NEMA Confirms 2 Children Dead Under Trapped Building in Lagos

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said two children had been trapped and confirmed dead in a partial building that collapsed at No. 25, Ajao Street, CWC, by Olainukan Bus Stop, Ishawo, Ikorodu, in Lagos.

According to bluepring.ng, the incident was said to have happened at about 11:30am when a fence from the neighbouring house fell on their building during heavy downpour on Sunday.

Confirming the incident, South-west coordinator, NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye said the incident led to the recovery of 2 children that were trapped in a partial building that collapsed at about 11: 30 am on Sunday at 25, Ajao Street, CWC, by Olainukan Bus stop, Ishawo, Ikorodu.

He said the children were identified as  Rakib Atolagbe, 9 years and Mujib Atolagbe, 7 years.

“They were trapped when a fence from the neighbouring house fell on their building during the day’s heavy downpour.

“It was very unfortunate that distress call were not properly channeled to those whose responsibility was to save the life of their children at the right time.”

He added that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) is on ground to assess the situation.

“May almighty forgive the deceased and console the parents,” he said.