Two children killed as building collapses in Lagos state

Two children were on Wednesday killed when building collapsed at number 46 Gafari Balogun street, Ogudu area while other occupants of the house were reportedly injured as a result of the collapse following a heavy rainfall.

Penpushing reports that,  Director-General of Lagos State Emergency Management Service(LASEMA), Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, explained that the agency received a distress call about  the collapsed building.

“On arrival at the scene by agency responders, it was observed that a building collapsed as a result of a mudslide at the rear of the building caused by heavy rainfall. The agents were informed that two children, one male and one female were trapped and immediately commenced a search and rescue operation.

“Unfortunately, they were found dead and their remains are being transported to the mortuary. Other occupants of the house were reportedly injured as a result of the collapse;, he said, adding that the building has been cordoned off and integrity testing will be carried out on it.