9jalead official learnt that the tragic incident, which happened on Thursday, left many with injuries, and others are still trapped in the rubble.
At least four occupants of the building have been rescued and taken to the hospital shortly after the incident.
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Emergency responders from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), among others, have since gotten to the incident scene.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area, Muibi Alade Folawiyo, has debunked reports circulating in the media that he was arrested by operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of fund misappropriation.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Olushoga Olushola, on Wednesday, Folawiyo clarified that he only honoured an invitation by the Commission for questioning over a petition allegedly submitted by political detractors.
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Describing the petition as politically motivated, Folawiyo said the move was aimed at discrediting his name and causing a distraction ahead of the forthcoming local government elections in Lagos State.
“I was not arrested. I was invited, and I honoured the invitation in good faith,” the council boss stated.
“This is clearly the handiwork of detractors bent on tarnishing my image. But I remain focused on my mandate to serve the people of Lagos Island East,” Folawiyo said while reacting to the petition against him.
He further emphasised that his visit to the ICPC was routine and that he fully cooperated with the officials during the session.
The statement noted that Folawiyo has since returned to his official duties and remains committed to delivering on the….READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
