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One Killed As Another Storey Building Collapses In Lagos

  • One dead as another storey building reportedly collapsed in Lagos.

  • The tragic incident occurred at about 6.45 pm, when the building, still under construction, partially collapsed.

  • The permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that one person has been confirmed dead after a storey building at number 12 Aromire Avenue, opposite Dominos Pizza, Ikeja, Lagos collapsed on Wednesday.

It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred at about 6.45 pm, when the building, still under construction, partially collapsed.

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Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident.

“The agency responded to distress calls and upon arrival, discovered that a storey building formerly occupied by KUMS MART, was being worked on by unskilled labourers resulting in a partial collapse.

“An adult male reported to be a welder lost his life instantly at the scene. His remains were recovered and removed from the scene.

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“The building has been cordoned off and officials of the Lagos State Building and Control Agency, LASBCA and Nigeria Police have been contacted for further action,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.

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