Adesola Sulaimon
The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development (MPPUD) has said that the building which collapsed at the Banana Island area of the state was not approved.

This was made known in a press release by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs of the MPPUD Lagos chapter, Mukaila Sanusi.

Sanusi disclosed that an investigation has been launched into the cause of the building collapse ,while confirming that the construction of the building was not approved.

However, the ministry confirmed that no lives were lost , while calling for calm from the public.

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The statement reads ,“An unapproved seven-floor building under construction has collapsed in Banana Island, Lagos State, this evening.

Few who sustained injuries are being treated. There is no fatality. This unfortunate incident happened while casting was being done.

The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, was immediately on site to assess the situation and flag off the investigation.

We ask members of the public to remain calm and expect further information from the ministry as we know more.”