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  • JUST IN: 6 die in Katsina building collapse

    JUST IN: 6 die in Katsina building collapse

    No fewer than six persons have died after a building collapsed during a heavy downpour in Dankama Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State.

    The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Tuesday while the victims were asleep, claiming the lives of a mother and five of her children.

    The victims’ husband and father, Malam Muhammad Sani, confirmed the tragic incident to reporters in Katsina on Tuesday.

    He said three others were rushed to hospital with varying degrees of injury sustained during the collapse.

    Sani explained that he was away when it happened and was left in shock after hearing the news.

    “This affected about 10 people, but sadly six didn’t survive. Three are currently receiving treatment in hospital,” he told journalists.

    The deceased were identified as Mariya Sani, 45; Mujahid, 20; Zahariya, 18; Hauwa, 15; Amira; and Nura Sani, aged five.

    The tragedy has triggered widespread grief in the community. Many sympathisers have visited the family’s Dankama home to offer their condolences and support.

    Sani expressed his acceptance of the tragedy, saying, “I surrender to Allah’s will. May He grant them eternal rest.”

    Hajiya Binta Dangani, Executive Secretary of Katsina State Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), confirmed the incident to NAN.

    She said agency officials had been dispatched to condole the family and assess the damages for necessary follow-up.

  • Oyo govt breaks silence over Ibadan building collapse

    Oyo govt breaks silence over Ibadan building collapse

    The Oyo State Government has sealed off the building which collapsed under construction on Monday at the Dugbe area of Ibadan.

    The state Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, gave the directive when he visited the scene on Monday.

    Akin-Funmilayo stated that the action was taken to ensure the safety of lives and property.

    He added that sealing off would also allow the government to assess the situation and come up with an adequate report on the cause of the incident.

    The commissioner alleged that some of the building materials used for the construction of the collapsed building appeared to be sub-standard and of low quality.

    He declared that an integrity test would be carried out on the collapsed building to prevent a recurrence.

    Akin-Funmilayo stated that the outcome of the test would determine the government’s next action.

    “After seeing the extent of the collapse, we decided it has to be sealed off because we have to prevent loss of lives.

    “Professionals from the Ministry of Works would have to come and carry out an integrity test, after which the report would advise us on the next action to be taken on the property.

    “In addition, this outlet belongs to a popular eatery outfit; I believe the same engineer doing this place handled the other outlets they have in Ibadan and other cities.

    “But, for this to have happened, it means that we have to carry out an integrity test on all their buildings.

    “If we find out that the other outlets fail the integrity test, we will bring them down, because we cannot afford to toy with the lives of our people,” the commissioner said.

  • Update: Death toll in Lagos building collapse rises

    Update: Death toll in Lagos building collapse rises

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has recovered three dead bodies in the building that collapsed at Ikorodu area of the state on Tuesday.

    The LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday.

    Oke-Osanyintolu said the three people that trapped under the collapsed building had been recovered dead.

    He added that nine adult males were successfully rescued and attended by LASEMA Pre-Hospital Care Unit.

    “Following distress alerts at 14:02 hours, LASEMA activated the State’s Emergency Response Plans from Agbowa and Alausa.

    “Upon arrival of agency’s response teams at 14:40hours, it was discovered that a two-storey building undergoing construction had collapsed, with three victims trapped under the debris at the aforementioned location.

    “Search and Rescue Operation is still ongoing. All the bodies have been handed over to Igbogbo Police Station. The cause of the collapsed building is yet to be ascertained,” he said.

    He said that safety measures were activated with the operational area cordoned-off at the incident scene.

  • Many still trapped, 1 dead – LASEMA gives update on Lagos building collapse

    Many still trapped, 1 dead – LASEMA gives update on Lagos building collapse

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Tuesday, confirmed the death of one adult male while several still trapped in a building collapse in Ikorodu area of the state.

    The LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who made this known in a statement, said they got a distress alert at 14.02 hours

    “Following distress alerts at 14:02 hours, LASEMA activated the State’s Emergency Response Plans from Agbowa and Alausa.

    “Upon arrival of agency’s response teams at 14:40hours, it was discovered that a two-storey building undergoing construction had collapsed, with three victims trapped under the debris at the aforementioned location.

    “The cause of the collapsed building is yet to be ascertained,” he said.

    He said one adult male was found dead, adding that three people were still trapped.

    “Three people reportedly trapped while nine adult males have been successfully rescued and attended by LASEMA Pre-Hospital Care Unit.

    He said safety measures were activated with the operational area cordoned-off at the incident scene.

  • One dies in Mushin building collapse

    One dies in Mushin building collapse

    Emergency responders have recovered one dead body from the site of a two-storey building that collapsed on Sunday afternoon in the Mushin area of Lagos.

    Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Lagos Territorial Office, confirmed the incident to NAN.

    According to Farinloye, the collapsed building, which was still under construction, is located along Ishaga Road, opposite Central Mosque, Idi Araba, Mushin.

    “So far, one person has been confirmed dead, while three others have been rescued alive.

    “Search and rescue operations are on-going continue,” Farinloye said.

  • UPDATE: 5 dead, 15 rescued in Lagos building collapse

    UPDATE: 5 dead, 15 rescued in Lagos building collapse

    Emergency responders have recovered five dead bodies and rescued 15 others alive at the  rubble of a three-storey building that collapsed at Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos.

    Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Coordinator, Lagos Territorial Office of the National Emergency Management Agency, confirmed the figures to NAN on Sunday in Lagos.

    Farinloye said the five recovered bodies included two adult males and three females, while those rescued alive included six adult females and nine adult males.

    According to reports, rescue operation is still ongoing.

  • Many feared dead as four-storey building collapses in Lagos

    Many feared dead as four-storey building collapses in Lagos

    A four-storey under construction located on Oremeta Street in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State has collapsed.

    TheNewsGuru reports that many people working on the site at the time of the collapse are presently trapped under the rubble, as emergency responders are currently on the scene.

    The structure, which reportedly housed a popular local restaurant, collapsed around 8 a.m. on Saturday.

    As of the time of filing this report, the number of casualties remains unclear.

  • LASEMA rescues 2 as lagos building collapses

    LASEMA rescues 2 as lagos building collapses

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it has rescued two persons from a building under construction that collapsed in Agarawu Street, Aroloya Central Mosque in Idumota, Lagos Island

    The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who made this known in a statement, said that the incident happened on Monday about 2:00p.m.

    Oke-Osanyintolu said that the agency received a distress call through its 767 and 112 Emergency Toll-Free lines at 2:16 p.m, an its Response Team from the Lekki Base rushed to the scene.

    “On arrival at the scene, it was discovered that a storey building, under construction, self-collapsed at the aforementioned location.

    “So far, two adult males, rescued from the rubble of the building, had been given first aid treatment by the LRU Pre-Hospital Care Unit,” he said.

    According to him, no other casualty has been recorded as at the time of filing this report.

    He said law enforcement agencies had condone off the scene.

    He also said that the immediate cause of the incident was yet to be ascertained, adding that further investigations would be conducted.

    He said that the agency’s search and rescue operations had been concluded.

  • 2 killed, 6 injured as Lagos building collapses

    2 killed, 6 injured as Lagos building collapses

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has extricated two adult males, with six injured persons from a building under construction that collapsed in Odoriwu Estate in Lekki area of the state.

    The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement on  Wednesday in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said the incident happened around 14.25hrs.

    “Following distress calls received through the 767 and 112 emergency toll-free lines at 14.25hrs today, LASEMA activated its Response Team from the Lekki and Cappa Bases.

    “Upon arrival at 14.48hrs at the incident scene, it was discovered that a three-storey building under construction had collapsed at aforementioned location.

    “So far, two adult males have been extricated from rubbles of the collapsed building, while six seriously injured adult males had been rescued and administered immediate medical care by the LRU Pre-Hospital Care Unit.

    “They had been transported to Marina General Hospital for further treatment after the administration of the first medical care,”he said.

    He also said the immediate cause of the incident was yet to be ascertained, adding that further investigations would be conducted.

    “The agency’s heavy duty equipment was deployed to the incident scene and is still in operation. Search and Rescue Operation is still ongoing and Update to follow,” he said.

  • Seven injured as 3-storey building collapses in Rivers

    Seven injured as 3-storey building collapses in Rivers

    Mr Evans Bipi, Rivers Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development says no death was recorded in a collapsed three-story building that occurred in Ikwerre Local Government Area.

    The Commissioner on Sunday in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Mr Emeka Idika, said that the affected building under construction collapsed on Saturday, Jan.4.

    According to him, a timely rescue mission by the ministry and that of the Special Duties alongside other joint efforts averted the loss of lives as victims were taken to the hospital for medical care.

    The commissioner said no fewer than seven persons sustsined various degrees of injuries in the incident.

    “It is unfortunate that we are beginning the year with this tragic incident, though no life was lost, this is the 4th building collapse we are witnessing in the state since I assumed office”

    “Preliminary investigation at the scene of the incident showed that the building may have collapsed due to the use of substandard materials by the builder.

    “Specifically, the use of 12mm rods for decking a building is a clear violation of construction standards, unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident, as similar cases in the state had been linked to the same cause.

    ”The property has been sealed pending investigation into the cause of collapse,” the Commissioner said.