Boma Achenimie 
At least three persons have been confirmed dead following a collapsed building at number 13 Wilson Mba Street, Arowojobe Estate Maryland, Lagos State.
New Telegraph gathered that the unfortunate incident occurred in the wee hours of Thursday, July 25.
According to those privy to the development, the officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, LASEMA, are currently on rescue operation at the scene of the incident.
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The LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, who confirmed the incident, said two persons were rescued alive from the rubble.
“Three adult males were recovered dead, two male adults were rescued alive, and one adult male trapped under the rubble was rescued alive by the LASEMA and the Lagos State Fire service.
“All the six men were site workers. They are receiving pre-hospital care on location while SEHMU has been contacted for the remains of the 3 fatalities,” Oke-Osanyitolu confirmed.
