Nigeria: Collapsed Building: 15 People Feared Dead

21 April 2003

Lagos — No fewer than 15 persons were feared dead at the weekend when a two-storey building collapsed at the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos.

The incident occured following Saturday's heavy downpour. Rescue operation which started Saturday continued yesterday morning, after the police got more equipment.

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