Ms Adenike said, “Search and rescue operations are still ongoing.’’
Mrs Adenike said that the building collapsed on Friday at about 8.30 p.m. at No 333 Borno St, Alagomeji, Yaba, trapping several persons.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has rescued a 63-year-old plumber, Akin Kuboye, trapped inside a well in the Igando area of Lagos.
Ms Adeseye said that the incident occurred at 6:38 p. m on Friday at 291, Old Abeokuta Motor Road.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said that the fire started from an air conditioning unit and escalated.
A seven-storey building on Lagos Island has been engulfed in fire.
“Now that this has happened, we will build a bigger, better, and more glorious one and the devil will lick his wound.’’
Mrs Adeseye said the fire impacted the main auditorium of the church.
He said the occupants of the duplex were evacuated safely and no injuries or fatalities were recorded.
Mrs Adeseye said that the emergency team that swiftly responded to the incident contained the blaze.
