Lagos: 2 dead, many injured as building under construction collapses

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  • A building collapse in Ikota, Lekki, Lagos State, on January 28, 2025, left two dead and five others seriously injured, with some still feared trapped under the rubble
  • NEMA confirmed the recovery of two bodies: an adult male and a young boy. Five injured workers were rescued and hospitalized, while search and rescue efforts continue
  • LASEMA joined the rescue operations, deploying heavy-duty equipment, while both agencies vowed to conduct a full investigation to determine the cause of the collapse

Tragedy in Lagos as two people die after a building collapsed.
Photo credit: @HKofLagosSource: TwitterNEMA reports casualties and rescue efforts”So far, weve recovered two bodies, one adult male and a young boy. Five injured workers have been rescued and rushed to the hospital. “There are still concerns that more victims could be trapped under the debris, Farinloye said in a statement.LASEMA’s joins in rescue operationsOur teams, along with other stakeholders, have been working tirelessly to rescue victims from the debris. Our heavy-duty equipment is on the ground, and we are committed to ensuring that all trapped victims are safely recovered. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.

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