From Lagos
No fewer than 8 persons lost their lives in a collapse building in Lagos on Sunday, according to the Lagos State Emergency Agency (LASEMA).
The Director-General of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident in Lagos.
Oke-Osanyintolu made the confirmation as the LASEMA Response Team tried to clear the debris of the building.
He said that the uncompleted building located at 60 Odo Street, Obalende, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos state,, partially collapsed and injured 15 people.
“Immediately we received a distress call at about 4:30p.m. on the incident, we activated our emergency response team and all responders headed for the scene.
“Rescue operation is still ongoing while initial findings are as follows: 10 Casualties treated with minor injuries, five severely injured persons exhumed from the remains and transferred to hospital,” he said.
Oke-Osanyintolu said that eight fatalities were discovered, comprising of six males and two females.