Death toll rises to 10 in Lagos Balogun Market fire
The death toll from the fire at the Great Nigeria Building in Balogun Market, Lagos Island, has increased to 10. Emergency responders have continued recovery operations, rescuing some individuals and retrieving more bodies from the rubble. Several victims have been identified and their bodies handed over to relatives. The incident has left many families mourning and awaiting further updates from authorities.
What happened
- The fire started on the fourth floor of the Great Nigeria Building and spread to adjoining structures.
- A detached section of the building collapsed, trapping traders and market assistants.
- Seven people were rescued, while ten bodies have been recovered from the rubble so far.
- Identified victims include Elo Chukwu, Omeigbo Chuwuebuka, Omeigbo Chukwudubem, Kayode Omoniyi, Ikechukwudi Asobi, Murphy Aborinwa, Onyeka Obinwa, Mercy Ukamaka, Taofeeq Opera, Chiding and his two boys.
- Some bodies recovered were burnt beyond recognition, and the remains have been handed to relatives, including the Omatu brothers: Steve, Casmir, and Collins.
