Lagos – Two children have been confirmed dead in another building collapse on Adeleye Street, Lady Lark, Bariga, Lagos State.
Three adults also sustained varying degrees of injuries in the incident which occurred Sunday night.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the collapse of the building in a situation report made available to journalists Monday morning.
LASEMA said rescue efforts are still ongoing at the scene.
The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in the report said the agency has activated all its response plans.
“Situation report: Collapsed building at Adeleye Street Ladylak, Bariga.
“The Agency activated its response to the above incident and upon arrival at the incident scene, discovered that the tank scaffolding of a two-storey 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,” he said.(vitalnewsngr.com)
