Three Fatalities in Lagos Building Collapse

Three people have been confirmed dead following a building collapse at Arowojobe Estate in the Maryland area of Lagos State.

The collapse occurred at No. 13, Wilson Mba St., Arowojobe Estate, Maryland, Lagos, in the early hours of Thursday. The incident occurred at about 3.49 a.m. and triggered the immediate activation of the agency’s response team.

Search and rescue operations began immediately, and three adult males were recovered dead, two male adults were rescued alive, and one adult male trapped under the rubble was rescued.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Lagos State Fire Service were credited for the rescue efforts.