By Chioma Umeha
A faction of the Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian
Medical Association (NMA), on Monday condoled with the families of the deceased
of a partially collapsed building at the Highway Police Barracks, Ikeja.
Dr. Omojowolo Olubunmi, the Factional Chairman,
said in a statement, that the association also extended condolence to Mr. Fatai
Owoseni, the state Commissioner of Police, and the entire Police family.
According to online reports, the incident occurred
in the early hours of Sunday, December 25, in Lagos.
Mr. AdeshinaTiamiyu, General Manager, Lagos State
Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), had confirmed the death of a Police
sergeant and a civilian.
The reports said that one of the deceased, simply
identified as Danjuma, and the other, lost their lives after the toilet and the
staircase of the building collapsed.
“We also want to wish those injured speedy
recovery; NMA Lagos will be ready to help in any possible way to relieve the
sufferings,” the chairman said.
Also, the President, Association of Resident
Doctors, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr. Kenneth Uwaje, said the
association would be willing to render services to the Police.
“The ARD, Yaba, pledges its support in any way the
force deems fit. Our members are at your service always to deliver qualitative
health care,” Uwaje said.
