Today, July 25, a tragic incident occurred in the Maryland area of Lagos state when a building collapsed at Arowojobe Estate. This unfortunate event has resulted in the loss of three lives.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that the collapse happened at No. 13, Wilson Mba Street, Arowojobe Estate. The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, stated that the three individuals who died were male site workers.

He said,

“The agency received a distress call regarding a collapsed building at the above address at about 3.49 a.m. This prompted the immediate activation of the agency’s response team to the scene of the incident at 3.58 a.m. It was discovered that a set of three terraces under construction had collapsed. One of the rescued was receiving treatment on-site. 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,” 

In the wake of the collapse, LASEMA and the Lagos State Fire Service quickly responded, working diligently to rescue others trapped in the debris. Their efforts have saved several lives, but the loss of three workers is a sobering reminder of the risks involved in construction.

Our hearts go out to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in this tragic event. We also extend our gratitude to the emergency services for their swift action in rescuing those affected.

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