Building under renovation collapses, welder killed

A storey building located on Aromire Avenue suddenly collapsed on Wednesday, killing one yet-to-be-identified person.

Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred around 6.45 pm.

The Permanent Secretary, of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, while confirming the incident, said LASEMA got distress calls and moved there immediately.

Oke-Osanyitolu said, “The agency responded to distress calls and upon arrival, discovered that a storey building formerly occupied by KUMS MART, was being worked on by unskilled labourers resulting in a partial collapse.

“An adult male reported to be a welder lost his life instantly at the scene. His remains were recovered and removed from the scene.

“Post-disaster assessment conducted by the agency’s Response Team, LRT, indicates that the building is stable and does not pose a threat to other buildings around.

“The building has been cordoned off and officials of the Lagos State Building and Control Agency, LASBCA and Nigeria Police have been contacted for further action.”