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Oniru family commiserates with collapsed Oniru building victims’ families

The Oniru Chieftaincy Family in Lagos on Monday commiserated with families of the yet-to-be-identified victims of the collapsed building on Oba Idowu Oniru Road, Oniru Estate.

Prince Olarenwaju Ajasa, Head of Oniru Chieftaincy Family Estate Office stated on Monday that the incident was unfortunate.

Ajasa stated also that the Oniru family would continue to partner with the Lagos State government to forestall a recurrence.

“It is with utmost regret that we at the Oniru Chieftaincy Family Estate Office express our deepest sympathy with the families of the yet-to-be-identified victims of the collapsed building on Oba Idowu Oniru Road.

“This unfortunate incident is one too many and the attendant loss of lives and valuables is quite avoidable.

“We commend the prompt and diligent emergency rescue services provided by emergency first responders.

“We note in particular and appreciate the concerted efforts of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency,’’ he stated.

Ajasa also commended the Nigeria Police, the Lagos State Fire Service, and the Lagos State Emergency Ambulance Services, the National Emergency Management Agency and the Nigerian Red Cross and on-site paramedics.

“With a mutual view to eliminating a recurrence of building collapse in Lagos State, Oniru Chieftaincy Family Estate Office will continue to partner with all relevant statutory agencies.

“We pray to God to grant repose to the souls of the deceased, and succour to their families,’’ Ajasa stated.

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