The death toll from the collapsed three-storey building on Ibadan Street, Ebute Metta, has risen to 8. The LASEMA DG, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the building was dilapidated and had been sealed for demolition, but occupants refused to evacuate. Sadly, the building gave way on Sunday evening, May …
Read More »5 dead, 23 rescued, many still trapped after three-storey building collapsed in Ebute Metta
The death toll in the Ebute Metta building collapse has increased to 5, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) officials say. The three-storey building collapsed on Sunday night, May 1, on Ibadan Street, Ebute Meta, Lagos. The deceased persons include three males and two females. 23 people have …
Read More »Many trapped as three-storey building collapses on Ibadan Street, Ebute Metta (graphic videos)
Many residents are trapped after a three-storey building collapsed on Ibadan Street, Ebute Metta, Lagos State. The building collapsed this evening, May 1. Videos from the scene show locals making efforts to reach those trapped. Another video shows bodies lying motionless on the ground at the …
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