The dead bodies of two siblings have been recovered from a partial building collapse at No 25, Ajao street CWC, by Olainukan Bus Stop, Ishawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State.
Ibrahim Farinloye, Coordinator. National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Territorial Office, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Saturday in Lagos.
Mr Farinloye said that the siblings, Rakib Atolagbe, 7 years old, and Mujib Atolagbe, 9, were trapped when a fence from the neighbouring house fell on their building during Saturdayās heavy downpour.
He said that the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m.
āIt was very unfortunate that no distress call was properly channeled to those whose responsibility it is to save lives at the right time.
āOfficials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) are currently on ground to assess the situation.
āMay the Almighty forgive the deceased and console their parents,ā Farinloye said.
Credit: GISTSMATE MEDIA
