The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, on Saturday led rescue teams which included key government agencies like Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Lagos State Building Control Agency (LABSCA), Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) and Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) to the site of a collapsed three-storey building on Oremeta street within the council area.
The collapsed building was a structure housing the Equal Rights Restaurant.
Odunmbaku prompt arrival at the scene saw the rescue team effectively taking charge making frantic effort to rescue the trapped victims.
In a press statement made available to Theliberationnews by the Chief Press Secretary to the council chairman, Akinwunmi Bello, 16 individuals were successfully pulled from the debris and rushed to Royan Hospital and LASUTH for urgent medical attention while four victims unfortunately died.
Odunmbaku also visited the hospitals to ensure the rescued victims received appropriate care and support while commiserating with the dead.
Commending the Lagos State Government, its agencies and rescue teams, Odunmbaku lauded their courage and commitment, assuring residents that the council would not rest until the last person is rescued. “The safety of our people is paramount,” he emphasized.
Structural engineers from LABSCA are currently investigating the cause of the collapse to determine any building violations. Meanwhile, security operatives have cordoned off the area to protect both residents and responders.
Rescue operations remain ongoing as the community anxiously awaits further developments. The council has pledged continuous updates and unwavering support for affected families during this difficult time.
