A three-storey building on Sunday night collapsed at 32, Ibadan Street, Ebute Metta, Lagos.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service made the announcement late Sunday, adding that rescue operations have begun.
The announcement read, “An alert of a collapse of a three storey building by 32 Ibadan Street, Ebute Meta was received at 21:48 hours, Sunday with Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service already at the scene.
“Search and Rescue ongoing with updates to follow, please.”
Eight corpses have been retrieved from under the rubble from the collapsed building.
The LASEMA DG, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the building was dilapidated and had been sealed for demolition, but occupants refused to evacuate.
Sadly, the building gave way on Sunday evening, May 1, while occupants were at home.
Oke-Osanyintolu said the death toll now stands at 8 and 22 people have been rescued so far.