A devastating building collapse occurred in the early hours of Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 13 Wilson Mba Street, Arowojobe Estate, Maryland, Lagos.
The incident resulted in the loss of three lives, with several others injured and receiving emergency care at a nearby hospital.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, eyewitnesses, the collapse happened around 3:58 a.m., and rescue operations were promptly initiated by the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority.
LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu confirmed that three adult males were found dead, while two were rescued alive and another was trapped under the rubble.
LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, who spoke on the incident, said, search and rescue operations began immediately.
“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 3 fatalities,” Oke-Osanyitolu confirmed.
