Journalists Blocked From Banana Island Building Collapse Scene (SEE VIDEO)

The seven-storey building under construction that has collapsed in the Banana Island, Ikoyi area of Lagos State has been blocked from journalists.

After the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Developmentl had confirmed the  Wednesday’s incident in a statement, journalists had flooded the area to do some inspections about the cause of the incident but were obstructed from the scene.

The incident had occurred on First Avenue in the exclusive neighbourhood of some of the wealthiest Nigerians.

“Few who sustained injuries are being treated. There is no fatality. This unfortunate incident happened while casting was being done,” said the statement by the ministry’s Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi.

The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins had visited the site “immediately” to assess the situation and flag off an investigation.

SEE VIDEO OF JOURNALISTS OBSTRUCTED FROM THE SCENE HERE: