Lagos state emergency management agency (LASEMA) has confirmed the death of an old woman after a building partially collapsed on Oloto street in the Oyingbo area of Lagos state.
In a statement this morning, LASEMA said the woman died from the impact of the partial collapse, but confirmed that there was no one was injured in the collapse.
The agency said an internal suspended beam in a room collapsed at about 7:45am due to the aging and lack of maintenance of the structure.
The agency also said the building has been cordoned off and Lagos state building control agency (LASBCA) has been contacted, adding that search and rescue operation has commenced.
