Ikoyi Building Collapse – Sanwo-Olu Declares Three Days of Mourning in Lagos

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared three days of mourning in Lagos State over the Ikoyi building collapse tragedy which occurred on Monday.

This is just as he has inaugurated the investigation tribunal that would conduct an inquiry into what was responsible for the collapse of the 21-storey structure that was still under construction on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi.

Reports late yesterday indicated that the body of the property developer, Femi Osibona had been pulled from the rubble while that of his friend, Wale Bob-Oseni, is yet to be recovered.

Bob-Oseni, who was to catch a flight to the US, briefly made a detour to see the project on the invitation of the developer but did not walk out alive.

As at the time of going to press, nine people were rescued, 38 have been confirmed dead

The Governor said all flags are to be flown at half-mast in public and private buildings and official engagements cancelled during the mourning period.