By Deborah Akpede
A 45-year-old labourer, Nwanneka Ogbonaya has died after parts of wall from a building being demolished fell on him at a construction site in Opebi area of Lagos State.
The spokesperson of Lagos Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the tragic incident on Monday
According to him, the the incident happened on Friday at 4:30 p.m. at Opebi, in Ikeja.
Hundeyin said that the elder brother of the deceased reported the case.
According to him, Ogbonaya worked at a construction site where the old building was being demolished to make way for new structure.
“The blocks suddenly collapsed on him and led to body injuries and unconsciousness.
“He was rushed to the Lagos State Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) where the doctor on duty confirmed him dead,” Hundeyin said.
He added that investigation into the case was still ongoing.
(NAN)
