The Lagos state Police command Monday confirmed the death of a labourer on a building site in the Opebi, Ikeja area of Lagos.
The deceased was identified as one Nwanneka Ogbonaya ‘m’ aged 45 who was on the site where the building was demolished as it collapsed on him, and led to his death.
The state Police command spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the death of the labourer.
He remarked that a complainant reported to the Imeja Police division at 2335hrs on 29th September 2024 of the tragic incident.
He said, “At about 1630hrs, his younger brother, identified as Nwanneka Ogbonaya ‘m’ aged 45, a labourer was at a construction site at Opebi, Ikeja where an old building was being demolished to make way for a new structure.
“It suddenly collapsed on his brother which led to bodily injuries and he became unconscious. He was immediately rushed to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) where the doctor on duty confirmed him dead”