Scores of persons have been reported dead and many others trapped following the collapse of a building in the premises of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Ikotun in Lagos.

Many worshipers who lived inside the church building were among those who died while some are believed to still be trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building.

There are reports that as many as 50 people died this afternoon when the building collapsed. The building is also said to be is reserved for foreigners visiting the church for spiritual help.

The building said to be a guest house owned by the church where mostly foreign worshippers who come into the country to worship at the church stay.

Rescue operations is on with ambulances taking injured persons out of the building. More details shortly!