Lagos Island just became a demolition zone after that GNI building fire disaster. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu ordered a specialized team to flatten the unstable Great Nigeria Insurance structure following a second inspection. The Commissioner for Special Duties leads this recovery squad tasked with safely bringing down the compromised edifice while managing volatile debris. Margaret Adeseye from the Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the site remains super sketchy because buried textiles keep fueling hidden flames.
Officials confirmed eight fatalities and thirteen survivors pulled from the rubble already. Search crews continue scanning safe zones for any remaining victims while the market stays locked down.
Investigations revealed massive safety violations like storing combustibles floor-to-ceiling and running generators indoors. Adeseye insisted operations will persist until the entire hazard gets cleared completely.
Officials confirmed eight fatalities and thirteen survivors pulled from the rubble already. Search crews continue scanning safe zones for any remaining victims while the market stays locked down.
Investigations revealed massive safety violations like storing combustibles floor-to-ceiling and running generators indoors. Adeseye insisted operations will persist until the entire hazard gets cleared completely.
