An uncomlpleted three-storey building has collapsed in Lagos state leaving a yet-to-be-identified man trapped beneath the ruble.

The incident happened on friday around the Ago Palace area of the state.

The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Oluwafemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed the incident said that a rescue operation was ongoing.

He stated that the severity of the collapse seriously affected the structural integrity of other adjacent structure around the scene of the incident.

He disclosed that once the recovery operation was completed, the remaining parts of the collapsed building would undergo a controlled demolition exercise.

Oke-Osanyintolu said, “Upon arrival at the incident scene, it was observed that a three-storey building approaching completion had collapsed.

“An adult male is presently trapped under the rubble and we have commenced a rescue operation.

“Initial findings revealed that the collapsed building is a three-storey building under construction. The impact of the collapse has affected the adjacent structure but the resultant crowd is under control.

“Extrication and recovery of the trapped man is ongoing using all emergency light tools at our disposal. Once completed, the remains of the structure will undergo a controlled demolition exercise.”