Scores Feared Dead As Building Collapses Near Synagogue Church In Lagos

A number of people have been feared dead following the collapse of a building near Prophet T.B Joshua's Synagogue Church, Ikotun, Lagos. The incident which occured at about 2pm claimed the lives of worshippers in the Church who were probably staying in the building. According to Reports Over 15 bodies have been recovered from the scene of the collapsed building in the premises of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Ikotun, in Lagos.

The Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, Friday Adeboayo, confirmed the recovery of the dead bodies, adding that rescue operations are on to evacuate injured persons.

The building said to be guest house for foreign visitors reportedly collapsed Friday morning. Reports say  many worshipers who lived inside the church were among those who died, while some are believed to still be trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building.

Ambulances have since arrived the scene, taking the injured to the hospital, while the deceased are being evacuated to the mortuary.