Ten persons have been confirmed dead and nine others injured after a 21-storey building collapsed on Gerard Road in the Ikoyi area of Lagos.

More people are believed to still be trapped in the rubble.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has said it is fully on ground with heavy duty equipment and that life detection equipment have been dispatched.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu  called for calm late on Monday, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Gbenga Omotoso. President Muhammadu Buhari also condoled with the families of those who died in the incident.

“President Buhari shares the sad moment with people and Government of Lagos State, urging authorities to step up efforts in rescue operations, while emergency institutions, including hospitals, should provide all the necessary support to safeguard lives of the rescued,” a statement signed by presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, said.

“The President prays for God’s intervention in the ongoing rescue operations,” he added.