At least one person has been confirmed dead after a storey building collapsed in the Aromire area of Ikeja, Lagos State.
Our correspondent learnt that the incident occurred at about 6:35pm on Wednesday evening.
The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyitolu, in a statement, said the building formerly occupied by Kilms Mart, was being worked on by unskilled labourers resulting in a partial collapse.
He said, “The Agency responded to distress calls and upon arrival, discovered that a storey building formerly occupied by KILMS 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.
“The post-disaster assessment conducted by the Agency’s LRT indicates that the building is stable and does not pose a threat to other buildings around.
“The building has been cordoned off and LASBCA and Nigeria Police have been contacted for further action.”
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