Eight Dead, 26 Rescued in Lagos Building Collapse

On a recent date, a building located on Old Ojo Road near Alakija Bus Stop in Lagos collapsed at 11:37 AM, resulting in eight fatalities, including a baby girl, and 26 individuals being rescued alive. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), confirmed the casualty figures through its Permanent Secretary, Dr.

Olufemi Ok Osanyintolu. The collapse prompted a large-scale rescue operation that began at 4:20 PM, involving several emergency agencies, including the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Nigeria Police Force, and Fire Service.

Injured victims sustained varying degrees of injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Eyewitnesses reported panic as the building suddenly collapsed, with loud cracking sounds preceding the event.

Residents and passersby immediately began rescue efforts, using bare hands to remove debris until heavy equipment arrived. The search and rescue operations continued as fears persisted that more individuals, including shop owners and customers, might be trapped beneath the rubble.