Lagos mourns as building collapse kills teenager, two others

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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, on Wednesday, confirmed the death of a teenager alongside two other males in the building collapse at Northern Vulture Estate, Chevron Drive.

The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who made this known in a statement, said no fewer than six people were seriously injured.

“A young boy, about 15 years old, and two adult males recovered, were confirmed dead and subsequently bagged by emergency responders.

“They were handed over to SEHMU officials. Also, six victims were rescued alive and attended to by the medical team.

“The collapsed building was completely demolished and brought to ground zero, and the search and rescue operation concluded,” the agency said.