The Lagos State Government has commiserated with the families of victims of the building that collapsed at Alakija in the Oriade Local Council Development Area.
The government also issued a stern warning to residents against ignoring evacuation notices on distressed structures.
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, gave the warning on Friday while briefing journalists at the scene of the incident on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Omotoso said that emergency responders moved swiftly to the site immediately after the collapse, resulting in the rescue of 27 persons.
“Our first duty is to commiserate with the families who lost their loved ones in this unfortunate incident.
