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May 12, 2026

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Lagos State Gives N5m To Father Who Lost 4 Children In Mudslide (Photo)


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Mr Okeoseye Odiah, who lost his four children in the mudslide disaster in Magodo area of Lagos recently was given N5million by the Lagos state government.

In the early hours of 4:50am on Saturday, 7th of November, 2015,the Policeman lost his four children after mud detached from a hill at Isheri, Magodo area of Ojodu Berger landed on the building located in Orisha, Magodo Phase1.

The cheque was presented on behalf of the Lagos state governor by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr Seye Oladejo.

He said government would do everything possible to look after the family, noting that the gesture would assist the family in securing accommodation.