One Dead, Two Rescued in Lagos Building Collapse
A tragic incident occurred in the Aboru area of Lagos State when a two-storey building undergoing manual demolition collapsed at approximately 12:56 am on Thursday. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, reported that one adult male was killed, while two others were rescued alive from the rubble.
The agency's Alpha Eagle Response Team was deployed immediately after receiving a distress call. Upon arrival, first responders confirmed that workers were trapped under the debris.
The rescue operation was conducted in coordination with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS). The two rescued individuals received first aid before being transported to a nearby health facility for further treatment.
Oke-Osanyintolu urged compliance with building regulations and the engagement of certified professionals for demolition activities. He also emphasized the importance of reporting unsafe building activities to the agency.
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