The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has confirmed the deaths of three individuals, including a teenager, following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction at Northern Vulture Estate, Chevron Drive.
LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, provided an update on the tragic incident in a statement on Wednesday, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, revealing that six others sustained serious injuries.
“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 was completely demolished and brought to ground zero, and the search and rescue operation concluded,” the agency stated.
Initial reports had indicated one fatality and four injuries, but the casualty count later rose to three.
The exact cause of the collapse remains unknown, pending further investigation.
