Collapsed Lagos building: Residents narrate ordeal, cry out for help

Residents of the three-storey building on Swamp Street, Lagos Island, who were thrown into mourning and confusion, Wednesday, have recounted their loses and called on the Government to come to their rescueAs at yesterday, government agents and other relief workers were seen at the scene evacuating those who were trapped in the disaster

In the same vein, a septuagenarian was later rescued around 2pm, reportedly about four/five hours after the tragedy struck. She was however, placed on oxygen and receiving medical attention at the Lagos Island General Hospital at the moment.

Punch reports that apart from the woman, five others sustained injuries in the incident which happened shortly after children living in the building left for their respective schools.

While four victims were rushed to the Sura Primary Health Centre, a woman, identified only as Ronke, was admitted at the Sura Health Centre on the Island.

A doctor at the health centre, who did not want his name mentioned, said, “Of the four victims that were rushed here, three persons sustained minor injuries and have been treated and discharged. The fourth person, a man, has been referred to the Lagos Island General Hospital for proper treatment.”