Owner of Ikoyi collapsed building found dead, his body recovered
Vondigest.com just gathered that Femi Osibona, the owner of the Ikoyi collapsed 21-storey building is dead.
This online media understands that it was popular journalist, Dele Momodu who confirmed Mr. Osibona’s death via his Instagram page on Thursday evening.
Osibona’s body was discovered among others during the rescue process at the site of the building on Thursday.
An official of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), also confirmed the development to News Direct.
The late Osibona was the owner of the popular Fourscore Homes, a Lagos-based real estate firm located along Gerrard Road that was under construction but collapsed on Monday afternoon. The building is one of a group of three under construction.
Vondigest.com gathered earlier that the dead body of Mr Osibona’s PA (Personal Assistant), Nifemi, was equally recovered from the rubble.
Not less than 38 people have so far been confirmed dead since the building collapsed.
Rescue efforts are still ongoing at the scene of the incident with families and friends of those trapped in the building accusing government officials and rescue workers of being slow and ineffective.in the rescue operation.
