Two children die in another Lagos building collapse

Two children have died in another building collapse on Adeleye Street, Lady Lark, Bariga area of Lagos State.

While two children died, three adults sustained varying degrees of injuries in the incident that occurred on Sunday night.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) which confirmed the development, added that rescue is ongoing at the scene of the incident

LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a situation report made available to journalists, said the agency has activated all its response plans.

“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.