Lagos, July 22,2023 – Two dead children have been recovered from a partial building collapse at No 25, Ajao street CWC, by Olainukan Bus Stop. Ishawo. Ikorodu.
Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Coordinator. National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Territorial Office, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Saturday in Lagos.
Farinloye said that the children Rakib Atolagbe, 7 years old and Mujib Atolagbe 9 years old were trapped when a fence from the neighbouring house fell on their building during Saturday’s heavy downpour.
He said that the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m.
“It was very unfortunate that distressed call was not properly channeled to those whose responsibility was to save the life of the children at the right time.
“The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) were presently on ground to assess the situation.
“May almighty forgive the deceased and console the parents,” Farinloye said.
