The death toll from the building collapse in Lagos State has now reached five.
Earlier today, Thursday, July 25, a building located at number 13 Wilson Mba Street, Arowojobe Estate, Maryland, Lagos State, collapsed during the early hours.
Emergency responders from the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA) swiftly arrived at the scene to conduct rescue operations and managed to save five survivors.
The collapse occurred when a group of three terraces that were under construction suddenly gave way in the middle of the night.
Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, commented on the incident, highlighting the rapid response of search and rescue teams which led to the successful retrieval of several victims.
He said: “Initially, three adult males were recovered dead, two male adults were rescued alive, and one adult male trapped under the rubble was rescued alive by the LASEMA and the Lagos State Fire Service.
“All the six men were site workers. They are receiving pre-hospital care on location while SEHMU has been contacted for the remains of the three fatalities
“A total number of dead is now five, adult males and a total number of five persons rescued and receiving medical treatment.”
