President Muhammadu Buhari has described the collapse of a three-storey building containing a school in Itafaaji area of Lagos on Wednesday as “extremely sad”.
The President is sad over the fatalities, particularly of small children.
The primary school is said to be located on the second floor of the building, which is believed to be about 30 years old.
At least 24 victims have been rescued and taken to the Lagos General Hospital, Marina, with nine confirmed dead. Many more are feared trapped in the building.
President Buhari sympathised with the parents and relations of the deceased, wishing them God’s comfort and the injured speedy and complete recovery.
“It touches one to lose precious lives in any kind of mishap, particularly those so young and tender. May God grant everyone affected by this sad incident the fortitude and succour,” the President said.
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Source: News Agency of Nigeria
