Teenager, 2 others killed in Lagos building collapse

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Wednesday confirmed the death of a teenager and two others in the building collapse at Northern Vulture Estate, Chevron Drive.

The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who disclosed this in a statement, said six people were seriously injured in the incident.

He said: “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.

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“The collapsed building has been completely demolished and brought to ground zero and search and rescue operation concluded.”

The two-storey building under construction collapsed in the area early Wednesday.

The immediate cause of the incident has not been ascertained.

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