Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has on Thursday declared a three-day mourning over the Ikoyi building collapse, which occurred on Monday.
A statement by Gbenga Omotosho, the state commissioner for information, said flags, during these three days, will fly half-mast in public and private buildings.
Official state engagements have all been declared cancelled during the mourning period.
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“The Lagos State government, once again, commiserates with all those who lost their loved ones in the unfortunate incident,” the statement said.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, again, on Thursday visited the site to encourage the rescuers and console relations of those believed to have been trapped in the 21-storey building.
He also visited hospital to cheer up those injured before swearing in a six-man panel of inquiry to find out why the building went down and recommend measures to prevent future occurence.
A total of 32 persons have so far been confirmed dead in the incident while nine have been rescued alive, as of Thursday.
