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NSCDC deploys rescue team to building collapse scene in Lagos

The Lagos State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corpse (NSCDC) have deployed their rescued team to the site of two storey collapsed building at Ikota, Ajah area of the State.

The Spokesperson of the Corps, Oluwaseun Abolurin in a Statement on Tuesday said the State Commander Mr. Adedotun Keshinro deployed the disaster management, rescue operation team from Eti -Osa division to help in the search, evacuation, recovery and rescue operations with other agencies at the scene.

Abolurin said the Lagos Command of the NSCDC on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 received, a distress call, from concerned residents that a two storey building under construction have collapsed, with workers trapped inside, in the afternoon, at Ikota axis.

The Spokesperson said the Commander directed, immediately deployment of disaster management, rescue and recovery operation team to work with other Emergency First Responders’ Team.

“To commence search, rescue, recovery and evacuation operation of workers, who may have trapped in the rubbles. This immediate action is to enable the team rescue many bodies alive and clinically, evacuate bodies, if found dead.”

While the search, rescue and recovery operation was still ongoing at the scene, the Command’s personnel at the scene have confirmed, the successful rescue of two persons alive and rescue operation is ongoing.

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