Two children killed as tank scaffolding falls on building in Lagos (updated)

Two children were killed on Sunday as the tank scaffolding of a two-story building collapsed on a bungalow in the Bariga area of Lagos.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the building is located on Adeleye Street, Ladi Lak.

Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA permanent secretary, confirmed the death of the children, adding that some adults sustained injuries in the incident.

He said the persons injured in the accident have been taken to hospitals for treatment.

The LASEMA permanent secretary said a rescue operation is currently ongoing at the site.

“The Agency activated its response to the above incident and upon arrival at the incident scene, discovered that the tank scaffolding of a two-story building collapsed on a bungalow beside it and affected two rooms,” he said.

“Unfortunately two children died from the impact. Three adult males sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals.

“The Agency’s response team alongside Lagos State Fire and LASBCA are responders at the incident scene. Rescue operation ongoing.”

A resident of the area told TheCable that an adult male also died in the accident, while the mother of the children is said to be in critical condition at the hospital.

In the last 12 months, there have been several cases of collapsed buildings in different parts of the state, resulting in many fatalities.

Editor’s note: This report has been updated with new information.