Children die as another building collapses in Lagos

At least two children were killed while others sustained injuries when a two-storey building collapsed in Bariga area of Lagos State, on Sunday.

The incident happened at Adeleye Street, Ladilak Bariga on the Lagos Mainland.

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The state emergency management agency (LASEMA) said it was informed of the collapsed around 9:09pm while it swiftly mobilised responders to the scene.

Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said it was discovered that the tank scaffolding of a 2-Storey building collapsed on a bungalow beside it and affected two rooms.

He added, “Unfortunately 2 children died from the impact. 3 adult males sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals.

“The Agency’s response team alongside Lagos State Fire and LASBCA are responders at the incident scene. Operation ongoing.”