DG LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu
Jan. 29, 2025
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has confirmed the death of a teenager alongside two other males in a building collapse at Northern Vulture Estate, Chevron Drive Lekki.
“A young boy, about 15 years old, and two adult males recovered, were confirmed dead and subsequently bagged by emergency responders.
“They were handed over to SEHMU officials. Also, six victims were rescued alive and attended to by the medical team.
The collapsed building has been completely demolished and brought to ground zero and search and rescue operation concluded.
The two storey building under construction was found to have collapsed at aforementioned location.
The immediate cause of the collapse of the two storey building is unknown as further investigation will be conducted.
LASEMA had earlier declared one adult male dead while four others injured, thereafter making the number of casualties three.(NAN)
