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The Digest:

The death toll from the collapse of a two-storey building on Cole Street in the Oyingbo area of Lagos State has risen to two, with 25 individuals successfully rescued from the rubble. The building, which gave way in the early hours of Monday, trapped numerous residents as they slept, prompting a large-scale, multi-agency emergency response.

Key Points:
  • Two fatalities confirmed after a two-storey building collapsed in Oyingbo, Lagos.
  • Twenty-five people were rescued from the debris in a coordinated overnight operation.
  • The collapse occurred around 12:40 a.m., catching many residents in their sleep.
  • Five victims with minor injuries were treated and discharged from the hospital.
  • The Lagos State Building Control Agency noted a prior visible structural weakness.
  • A multi-agency team involving LASEMA, NEMA, and fire services led the rescue.
  • The site has been cordoned off for further investigation into the cause.
As rescue efforts wind down, this latest incident again casts a stark light on the persistent challenges of building safety and urban regulation in Nigeria’s commercial capital.

Sources: LASEMA, Daily Post