The six-storey building gutted by fire on Tuesday in Lagos Island has collapsed, killing a policeman at the scene.
The building located at 43 Martins Street, Lagos Island, collapsed around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday as firemen continued spirited efforts at extinguishing the inferno.
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A section of the burning building was said to have collapsed on the policeman, severely injuring as he was trying to control the surging crowd.
Confirming the death, Mr. Olanrewaju Elegushi, Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Lagos Central Business District, said the policeman died in the hospital following injuries sustained in the building collapse.