Several members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Liberty Parish located at No. 5, Craig Street on Monday escaped death following the collapse of the building.
The building gave way after some concrete pillars from another building under construction fell on the church facility.
Confirming the incident the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said the incident occurred on the two-storey building located at Craig street off Apata Road in the Shomolu area of Lagos State.
Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the permanent secretary of LASEMA said the building collapsed dring the decking phase of the construction process.
He also stated that no deaths were recorded as members of the church who were present when the incident occurred escaped unhurt.
“No casualties were recorded as workers reportedly evacuated the site before the arrival of emergency responders,” he said.
He also said that the collapse affected a nearby church, the RCCG Liberty Parish located at No. 5, Craig St., after concrete pillars from the collapsed building, fell onto the structure.
“Worshippers present in the church escaped unhurt, and no injuries were reported,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.
In addition, Oke-Osanyintolu stated that the agency have begun a rescue operation to ensure that no victim is trapped under the rubble of the collapse.
The scene of the incident has also been sealed off by LASEMA to avoid secondary accidents.
“Residents and bystanders have been advised to steer clear of the collapsed structure for their safety.
“Search and rescue operation has been concluded,” he said.
