The Executive Governor of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered an investigation into the circumstances that triggered the collapse of a seven-storey building in the Banana Island neighbourhood of Ikoyi.
The seven-storey building had been under construction for months and collapsed unexpectedly with many workers inside recently.
Lagos State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, confirmed the development in a recent statement and said the governor had directed the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) to conduct the probe.
Omotosho added that 25 people had been rescued from the wreckage by emergency responders with 16 victims currently getting treatment at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, and Police Hospital in Falomo.
The statement read: “25 people were rescued from the site, which Lagos State Emergency Management Agency scanned with a high-precision 3-D Laser Imagery System for life, and found no evidence of anyone trapped in the rubble. A roll call has also been done by the site supervisors, with everyone accounted for.
“Of the 25 persons rescued by LASEMA, 16 with moderate injuries were admitted at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island and Police Hospital Falomo for treatment and care. Nine others with minor injuries, such as bruises, were treated and discharged at the site by the Lagos State Ambulance Services.
“Of the 16 persons on admission, 11 were taken to Police Hospital Falomo. Eight of the 11 persons have been treated and discharged. Some are required to come for daily follow-up and management. Three with various injuries, including blunt traumatic chest injury, knee injuries, deep lacerations, and others, are on admission.
“At the General Hospital Odan, Lagos Island, there are five patients with more serious injuries.”
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