Seven individuals were rescued from a two-storey building collapse at 12 Cameroun Street, Ewenla in the Mushin area of Lagos State on Wednesday.
According to Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the building was newly constructed. The rescued persons, comprising three females and four males, were promptly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Oke-Osanyintolu confirmed that a thorough search of the rubble revealed no victims trapped beneath the collapsed structure.
The area has been cordoned off, and rescue operations are ongoing.
Rescue Efforts Save Seven After Two-Storey Building Collapse in Lagos
Lagos experienced heavy rainfall early Wednesday morning, leading to significant flooding across the city and disrupting daily routines for many residents. The downpour started abruptly, catching Lagosians off guard and inundating roads.
Workers in Nigeria’s commercial hub faced immense challenges getting to their workplaces as major routes like Iyana-Oworo and Olopo Meji leading to the 3rd Mainland Bridge were heavily flooded. This resulted in extensive traffic jams stretching as far as Alapere.
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Despite braving the rain, commuters found themselves stranded at various bus stops as they attempted to navigate through the city. Motorists endured prolonged travel times, particularly on the route from Alapere to Third Mainland Bridge, which was severely affected by the floods.
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Heavy Downpour Leaves Lagos Commuters Stranded Due to Flooded Roads
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In Oshodi, near the Airport U-turn, a falling tree added to the chaos, prompting swift action from Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) personnel who cleared the obstruction to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety.
Acknowledging the situation, Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, assured the public that ministry teams were deployed to monitor and clear the flash floods at the Olopomeji section of Iyana Oworo. He expressed gratitude to motorists for their patience and reported that the roads were now clear of water, restoring normalcy to affected areas.
Four individuals, including one Nigerian and three Indians, who were abducted on the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode expressway three days ago, have been released. The kidnapping occurred on Sunday near the Sagamu area command of the Nigeria Police Force and Ilishan township, involving twenty travelers.
In a statement on Tuesday, Omolola Odutola, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police Command, announced that the three Indian nationals and one Nigerian who were kidnapped have been rescued. Details about their release, including whether a ransom was paid, were not disclosed.
In a bid to uphold environmental regulations, agents of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have uncovered and seized a significant quantity of prohibited styrofoam products at Ojuwoye Market in Mushin. This development was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on X.com on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the confiscated styrofoam items have been transported to the KAI office in Oshodi for proper disposal through incineration.
The statement highlighted, “Acting on intelligence, operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) discovered a styrofoam warehouse at Ojuwoye Market in Mushin. The owner had brought in the banned styrofoam early today. The products have been seized and transferred to the KAI office in Oshodi for incineration."
It further emphasized the Lagos State government’s dedication to ensuring a healthier, cleaner, and safer environment for all residents.
