LASEMA urges families to register names of missing after Lagos fire
In the aftermath of the fire at the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency is compiling names of missing persons. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, said search and rescue efforts are ongoing at the scene. Families with missing relatives are encouraged to report and register their names with officials at the site. The agency aims to ensure that no one is left unaccounted for as operations continue.
What happened
- Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu confirmed that LASEMA is addressing public concerns about missing persons after the fire.
- Rescue operations are still ongoing, with trained emergency responders and specialized equipment on site.
- Families are urged to register missing persons’ names at the LASEMA Complaints Unit at the incident location.
- Seven people were rescued after a section of the plaza collapsed, and five bodies have been recovered so far.
- LASEMA is working with other emergency, health, and security agencies to ensure a thorough and coordinated response.
