Bricklayer Escapes Being Killed in Ikoyi Building Collapse, Celebrates Victory Over Death, Many ReactYour support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. A bricklayer who was one of those working in the 21-storey building that collapsed on Gerard Road, Ikoyi area of Lagos, has celebrated escaping death. Taking to his LinkedIn page, the man identified as Innocent Amos Denavide said he was working on the 12th floor of the building but stepped out to order for more plaster and sand because they exhausted their supply. In his words: Recommended for you "His music is so unique": Singer Simi reacts to Asake’s fabulous performanc... PAY ATTENTION: Subscribe to Digital Talk newsletter to receive must-know business stories and succeed BIG! Sharing photos of himself and the collapsed building, he wrote: Many social media users took to the young man's post to celebrate with him. Obinna Nweke said: Augustine Ofeh wrote: Aina Temitope Emmanuel commented: Adaeze Nwachukwu said: Olaleye Idowu wrote: Legit.ng earlier reported that seventeen persons were confirmed dead following the collapse of a 21-storey building in the Ikoyi area of Lagos. Recommended for you "Daddy Falana, Debo is my friend": Actor Lege reacts as Mr Macaroni sues hi... Nine other victims of the incident have also been rescued alive and are receiving treatment at different hospitals in Lagos. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), confirmed that the incident occurred at a building located at Gerrard Road in the Ikoyi area of Lagos. Source: Legit.ng A bricklayer identified as Innocent Amos Denavide escaped being trapped in the Ikoyi building that has claimed the lives of many The young man took to social media to celebrate his victory over death and many congratulated him Innocent shared photos of himself and the collapsed building on his LinkedIn page and expressed gratitude to God for sparing his life Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Subscribe to Digital Talk newsletter to receive must-know business stories and succeed BIG! Legit.ng "I was working on floor number 12. I just stepped out to order for more plaster sand so we can continue our work cos we have exhausted the one give us in the morning. I was standing not far from the pillar that gave the cracking sound. "I ran immediately away while the building came down. Still nursing my right ankle. Didn't know what happened to me there. It's affecting my right thigh as well. But I'm fine." "God spared my life. Thank you Jesus." "Thank God for you." "Thank God for his mercy that endures forever." "Congratulations, Innocent Amos Denavide. God will continue to protect you.." "All glory to Yahweh." "To God be the glory."