A two-storey building around Ojuelegba area in Lagos has just collapsed.
The incident, which has sent panic across the entire area, is said to have occurred after a heavy rainfall on Thursday evening.
The incident occurred at about 8:55pm at No 7, Rufai Street, Ojuelegba. No life was lost.
Some of the residents said that virtually all the inhabitants had vacated the building before the crash but still had some of their belonging inside the building.
According to the tenants, the building actually started collapsing gradually since Oct. 18.
At least five persons are believed to be trapped inside the collapsed building, which had showed signs of distress according to sources.
Emergency workers are currently at the site of the collapse to rescue those trapped inside the building.
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