Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has called on members of the public to report and register the names of relatives or loved ones who may be missing following the fire at the Great Nigeria Insurance, GNI, House on Martins Street, Lagos Island.
Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, made the appeal on Thursday, stressing that the step is crucial to address concerns about people reportedly trapped under the collapsed section of the building.
He said, “The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency wishes to reassure the public that search and rescue operations are ongoing.
“Our trained responders, supported by specialized equipment, are working tirelessly to ensure that all affected areas are fully assessed and that no one is left unaccounted for.”
Oke-Osanyintolu urged anyone unable to reach relatives, colleagues, or loved ones believed to have been in or around the building during the fire to visit the LASEMA Complaints Unit at the scene to register their concerns.
Information collected will be verified and used to compile a consolidated list of missing persons to aid rescue and identification efforts.
He added that LASEMA is collaborating closely with other emergency response, health, and security agencies to ensure an orderly and thorough operation, while continuing to provide timely updates to the public.
The Permanent Secretary also urged the public to cooperate fully with emergency responders as they carry out the search and rescue operations.
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