Wednesday, 9 March 2016

18 confirmed dead as 5-storey building collapses in Lagos


– As at press time, the cause of the collapse could not be ascertained 

– The collapsed building is opposite Oando filling station by Chisco bus stop along the Lekki-Epe expressway corridor

A five storey building has collapsed in the lekki area of Lagos, Naij.com can authoritatively report. The collapsed building is opposite Oando filling station by Chisco bus stop along the Lekki-Epe expressway corridor.


Rescue operations at the collapsed 5 storey building in Lekki
Rescue operations at the collapsed 5 storey building in Lekki


As at press time, 18 persons were confirmed dead while 13 others were rescued alive.

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Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Mr Ibrahim Farinloye said rescue operations are currently ongoing.

A survivor  at the collapsed 5 storey building in Lekki
A survivor at the collapsed 5 storey building in Lekki
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