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Two confirmed dead as storey building collapse in Lagos

Taiwo Jimoh

A two storey building have reportedly collapsed and two persons also lost their lives.

The incident happened on Tuesday at Mega Mall Estate Mobile Road, Inikpa Villa, Ikota, Ajah

The building was said to be under construction when it collapsed, but the immediate cause of the collapse was unknown.

Confirming the incident, the South West Coordinator of the National Emergency Management, Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye  on Tuesday said that they received a distress call after of a collapsed building at Ikota, Ajah area of Lagos State.

He said on arrival at the incident scene, it was discovered that a two storey building under construction was found to have collapsed.

The immediate cause of the incident is unknown and further investigation will be conducted.

“So far, the bodies of an adult male and a young boy was recovered dead and five adult males with serious injuries have been rescued and taken to the hospital.

Information indicates that more people are likely to still be under the rubbles.

“Search and rescue operation is ongoing.”

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