Two adult males have been extricated from rubbles of the collapsed building
In Oriwu Estate, Lagos, where a number of people were trapped on Wednesday, two bodies have been found from the debris of a two-story structure that fell while it was still under construction.
Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), issued a statement on Wednesday night stating that the number of victims who have been rescued has increased to 14. Additionally, it was reported that six individuals had injuries of varied degrees.
He said, “Following distress calls received via the CRM on the 767/112 Emergency Toll-Free Lines at 1425hrs today, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, activated the State’s Emergency Response Plans and Response Team from its Lekki and Cappa Bases.
“Immediate cause of the incident is yet-to-be ascertained. Further investigations will be conducted.
“So far, two adult males have been extricated from rubbles of the collapsed building.
“Six seriously injured adult males were rescued and were administered immediate medical care by the LRU Pre-Hospital Care Unit, before being transported to Marina General Hospital for further treatment.”
IREPORT247NEW had earlier reported that the collapse of a building that was being constructed on Oriwu Street in the Lekki Phase 1 neighbourhood of Lagos State has resulted in the entrapment of a number of individuals beneath the rubble.
The spokesperson for the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, said in a statement that was released on Wednesday that the incident took place at approximately four o’clock in the afternoon.
It was also reported by Hundeyin that fourteen people had been rescued from the wreckage and transported to the hospital for examination and treatment.
Hundeyin wrote, “Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have been mobilised to the scene of the collapse of a building under construction at Oriwu Street, Lekki Phase 1 which occurred at about 1600hrs today.
“A total of 14 persons have so far been rescued and taken to Lagos Island General Hospital for treatment