Two persons have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a school fence in Ejigbo area of Lagos State.
According to the Lagos State Police Command, the tragic incident occurred on Saturday when one Amaka (30), Etim (28), and Emmanuel (12), were passing by the school fence.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incident to journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, said the fence collapsed at about 11:00am at Apano Street in Ejigbo area of Lagos.
The Command’s Spokesperson further stated that; “The fence collapsed on Amaka (30) Etim (28), and Emmanuel (12), all residents of Ejigbo, while they were walking home during the heavy rainfall. Hence, the trio sustained severe injury while they became unconscious.”
“They were rescued and rushed to Isolo General Hospital for treatment, where Etim and Emmanuel were confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
“Amaka is still receiving treatment at Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi,” the Command spokesperson said
