The Lagos state government has stated that the identification of bodies of the victims of the Ikoyi building collapse has continued at the IDH, Yaba, Lagos Mainland.
A statement by commissioner, information and strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, revealed that 29 families had submitted samples for DNA to identify bodies that they wish to claim.
Omotoso stated that in cases where identification is clear and there is no arguments, the bodies will be released to the families as from this week.
Also, a committee to supervise the identification and release of the bodies has-been set up, which comprises of senior officials of the ministry of health and ministry of justice.
The commissioner revealed that the ongoing operations at the site continues, and will go on until the site is cleared and no body is left in the rubble of the collapsed building.
Omotoso stated that the panel of inquiry set up by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to find out the cause of the collapse and suggest ways of stopping such incidents has continued its sittings, adding that the panel is collecting documents that may help unravel the mystery of the collapsed building.
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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