Customers, restaurant workers trapped as building collapses in Lagos

An unspecified number of people, including customers and workers of EqualRight restaurant, have been trapped under the debris of a multi-storey structure located on Oremeta Street in the Ojodu-Berger axis of Lagos State, which collapsed on Saturday morning.

The ill-fated building, reported to be under construction, also housed the well-known EqualRight Restaurant.

According to eyewitness accounts, the collapse occurred at approximately 8 am, catching occupants and passersby unaware.

According to an eyewitness who spoke on the grounds of anonymity, the cause of the collapse was yet to be ascertained, but admitted that the building was a “Bomb waiting to explode.”

“Anyone who knows that building should know that it was a bomb waiting to explode. I hardly go there to buy food because I was always scared the building would collapse while I’m there.

“Right now, we cannot ascertain how many people are trapped under the rubbles, but emergency responders have begun rescue operations”, the source said.

The source, however, confirmed that operatives of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency have arrived at the location and have begun rescue operations while they await other government agencies.

As the rescue efforts continue, concerned residents and onlookers have gathered at the scene, anxiously awaiting updates on the fate of those trapped inside.