Another building has collapsed on Adeleye Street, Lady Lark, Bariga area of Lagos State on Saturday night and has caused panic in the area.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA, confirmed the incident, stating that the agency’s cobra team were deployed to the incident scene.
In a situation report made available to newsmen by the LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, he said that the agency had activated all its response plans.
Dr. Oke-Osanyintolu further added that rescue is ongoing at the scene but unfortunately two children died from the incident while three males who got injured have been taken to the hospital for treatment.
“Situation report: Collapsed building at Adeleye Street Ladylak, Bariga.
“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 ongoing,” he said.