Lagos building collapse death toll reaches eight, 26 rescued
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Eight people have died and 26 others have been rescued after a three-storey building collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the figures, stating that the collapse occurred around 11:37 a.m. on Old Ojo Road by Alakija Bus Stop. Among the fatalities is a baby girl. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with reports indicating that additional individuals, including shop owners, may still be trapped under the debris. Heavy-duty equipment, including an excavator, has been deployed to assist in the rescue efforts. Multiple agencies, including the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, are involved in the coordinated operation. Members of the public are advised to avoid the incident scene to allow emergency responders unrestricted access.
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