The death toll from the rubble of a three-storey building that collapsed in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State has increased to seven.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) disclosed this via a statement issued by its Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Oke-Osanyintolu added that the total number of people rescued has increased to 13.
He stated: “As at the time of this report, total number of victims is now 20 persons.13 people have been rescued alive, comprising four adult females and nine adult males.
NNPC slashes petrol price to N880/litre in Lagos, N935/litre in Abuja
“The number of bodies recovered so far is now seven persons, comprising five adult females and two adult males.”
The LASEMA boss said the operation was still ongoing, adding that safety precautions had been activated.
“Crowd control, outer, and inner cordons are maintained to ensure safe operation.”
The United States is seeking to deepen commercial ties with Nigeria through the fashion industry,…
Real Madrid have announced plans to appoint retired tennis superstar Rafael Nadal to their board…
The Nigerian Army has rewarded a soldier, Private Utim Terwase, with N500,000 for rejecting an…
Dangote Industries Limited held discussions with stock exchanges across Africa on expanding participation in its…
Hospitals and healthcare providers that reject emergency patients could face up to six months’ imprisonment…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed three senior police officers and demoted 16 others…
This website uses cookies.