Lagos Building Collapse: two bodies recovered – NEMA

Following a building collapse that occurred at Oba Idowu, beside Maria Hospital, Lagos state this morning, six persons were said to have been trapped in the seven-story building according to the Lagos state Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA. The Permanent Secretary LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyitolu, while briefing newsmen today in Lagos said “Two male commodities have been recovered under the rubble and bagged,”. The spokesperson of the LASEMA, Nosa Okumbo stated this on behalf of the LASEMA Perm Sec this morning while briefing journalists.

In his statement, the Permanent Secretary said, “Upon arrival at the scene of the incident, an uncompleted seven-story building undergoing construction was found to have collapsed,” he said. 

“Six people are reported to be trapped under the rubbles of the collapsed structure. 

“The Agency’s heavy-duty equipment excavator will be required for the rescue of the trapped victims. We have activated the Lagos State Response plan. Operation is ongoing. Updates to follow.” 

Meanwhile, he disclosed that “Search and rescue are still ongoing.”.