Three killed as building collapse in Lagos (Photos)

Two persons, including a child, were killed in the early hours of today as a three-storey building collapse at 20 Freeman street, Lagos Island.

The incident, which occured at 3am, claimed two lives including a child among the 10 occupants of the building.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Zonal Director, Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye,said the situation report indicates 2 as the total death while eight others were rescued.

Farinloye further disclosed that the affected families newly moved into the building as the previous occupants had moved out with the excuses that renovation would be carried out.