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Navy Rescues Multiple Victims from Lagos Building Collapse
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Nigeria /Disasters & Emergencies

Navy Rescues Multiple Victims from Lagos Building Collapse

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • The Nigerian Navy rescued multiple victims trapped in a building collapse in Lagos.
  • Navy personnel responded to a distress call, joining other emergency responders in the search and rescue operation.
  • Rescued individuals were treated at a Navy hospital, demonstrating the service's commitment to humanitarian aid.

The Nigerian Navy has once again shown its dedication to saving lives and assisting civil authorities. On Monday, naval personnel swiftly responded to a building collapse in Alakija, Lagos, joining a coordinated search and rescue effort.

Following a distress call about the incident, personnel of the Nigerian Navy swiftly mobilised to the scene and joined other emergency responders in the search and rescue operation.

โ€” Navy Captain Abiodun FolorunshoDescribing the immediate response to the building collapse.

Photographs released by the Navy depicted over 10 victims, including children, receiving medical attention at a Navy hospital. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Naval Information, stated that the rescued victims were transported to the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital in Ojo for emergency treatment and ongoing care.

Through their prompt response, professionalism, and dedication, several victims were successfully rescued from the debris and evacuated for urgent medical attention.

โ€” Navy Captain Abiodun FolorunshoHighlighting the effectiveness of the Navy's rescue efforts.

The Chief of the Naval Staff commended the rescue and medical teams for their professionalism and courage. He also acknowledged the cooperation of other emergency agencies and the public. The Nigerian Navy extended its sympathies to the affected families and wished the injured a swift recovery, reaffirming its readiness to provide humanitarian assistance.

The Nigerian Navy remains committed to ensuring that those affected receive the necessary medical support.

โ€” Navy Captain Abiodun FolorunshoStating the Navy's ongoing commitment to victim care.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.