Just In: Secondary School Building Collapses In Ejigbo, Lagos

Last updated: 2020/09/19 at 1:21 PM

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A three-storey building that belongs to the Excel College situated at Ejigbo area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria collapsed on Saturday morning.

The school building is located at 15 Ansarudeen Street, Ile-Epo Bus Stop, Ejigbo area of Lagos.

Director General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu said upon arrival at the incident scene, it was observed that a 3-Storey building (Excel College) had collapsed.

He said distress calls received established that the building collapsed at about 8:15am.

“Information gathered from some officials of the school revealed that the building had previously shown signs of distress and the school was planning to renovate and refortify the structure.