“Race Against Time! Sister’s Tearful Plead as Three Brothers Remain Buried in Lagos Island Rubble.
A heart-wrenching cry for help has emerged from the site of a collapsed building in Lagos Island, where a distressed woman revealed that not one, but three of her brothers are trapped under the debris.
In a video that captures the anguish of the scene, the woman is seen begging rescue teams and onlookers to intensify efforts, fearing time is running out for her siblings. “Please, help me! My brothers are under there!” she cried out, her voice thick with desperation.
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The building, which gave way unexpectedly, has sparked another round of urgent rescue operations in the busy area. Emergency responders are battling challenging conditions to reach possible survivors.
This tragic incident has once again raised critical questions about the structural integrity of buildings in densely populated parts of Lagos and the urgent need for stricter enforcement of safety codes. As rescue efforts continue, a family and a community wait and pray for a miracle.
Sharing one of her pictures with one of her brothers, she wrote:
“Uncle Steve, my ever-smart brother. I believe you will come back alive. Your kids miss you.”