Another building collapses in Lagos, two children killed, others injured

Two children lost their lives as a two-storey building collapsed in the Bariga area of Lagos state on Sunday.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said the building is located on Adeleye Street, Ladi Lak.

LASEMA permanent secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the death of the children, adding that some adults sustained injuries in the incident.

He said the persons injured in the building collapse have been taken to hospitals for treatment.

Oke-Osanyintolu said a rescue operation was ongoing at the site as of the time of filling this story.

He said, “The Agency activated its response to the above incident and upon arrival at the incident scene, discovered that the tank scaffolding of a two-story building collapsed on a bungalow beside it and affected two rooms.

“Unfortunately two children died from the impact. Three 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. Rescue operation is ongoing.”

In the last 12 months, there have been several cases of collapsed buildings in different parts of the state, resulting in many fatalities.