LAGOS BUILDING COLLAPSE: Another building collapse has happened in Nigerian`s commercial city of Lagos, leading the death of at least two people at the time of reporting, and leaving many others injured with various degree of injuries, Clariform has learnt.
WHAT WE KNOW
Two children have been confirmed dead while three adults sustained varying degrees of injuries on Sunday night as another building collapsed on Adeleye Street, Lady Lark, Bariga area of Lagos State.
This was confirmed by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency adding that rescue is ongoing at the scene of the incident
Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA Permanent Secretary in a situation report made available to journalists late Sunday night, said the agency has activated all its response plans.
NOTABLE QUOTE
The report titled: “Situation report: Collapsed building at Adeleye Street Ladylak, Bariga.” partly read :
“The Agency activated its response to the above incident and upon arrival at the incident scene, discovered that the tank scaffolding of a two-story building collapsed on a bungalow beside it and affected two rooms.”
“Unfortunately two children died from the impact. Three adult males sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals.”
“The Agency’s response team alongside Lagos State Fire and LASBCA are responders at the incident scene. Rescue operation ongoing.”
