Navy Leads Rescue as Building Collapse Traps Children, Others in Lagos

Navy Leads Rescue as Building Collapse Traps Children, Others in Lagos

Several people, including children, were pulled alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in Alakija, Lagos, on Monday after personnel of the Nigerian Navy joined an emergency rescue operation, with the survivors rushed to a naval hospital for urgent medical treatment.

Photographs released after the operation showed more than 10 rescued victims receiving medical attention at the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Ojo.

The Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed the development in a statement, saying naval personnel responded swiftly after receiving a distress call about the incident.

According to him, the rescue team immediately mobilised to the scene and worked alongside other emergency responders to search for and evacuate victims trapped beneath the debris.

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“Through their prompt response, professionalism and dedication, several victims were successfully rescued from the rubble and evacuated for urgent medical attention,” he said.

Folorunsho added that all rescued victims were taken to the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Ojo, where they received emergency treatment and continued medical care.

He said the Nigerian Navy remained committed to ensuring that all those affected by the incident received the necessary medical support.

The statement also quoted the Chief of the Naval Staff as commending the courage, professionalism and dedication displayed by the naval rescue team and the medical personnel who attended to the victims.

He further appreciated the collaboration of other emergency response agencies and members of the public, noting that their collective efforts contributed significantly to the successful rescue operation.

The Navy extended its sympathy to families affected by the building collapse and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.

It also reaffirmed its readiness to continue providing humanitarian assistance and support to civil authorities whenever required, in line with its constitutional responsibilities.

 

Navy Leads Rescue as Building Collapse Traps Children, Others in Lagos