A building on Sunday, August 21, collapsed in Adeleye Street, Lady Lark, Bariga area of Lagos State.
The incident led to the death of two children, while three adults sustained varying degrees of injuries.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency while confirming the incident, noted that rescue is ongoing.
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LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a situation report made available to newsmen, 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.
