Eight Feared Trapped in Kwara Building Collapse

On July 29, 2026, at approximately 5:30 am, a two-storey building collapsed in the PopoGiwa area of Madalasi Zhogoro, Ilorin, Kwara State. At least eight individuals, including nursing mothers and young children, are feared trapped under the rubble, prompting urgent rescue efforts.

Emergency agencies, including the Kwara State Fire Service and the Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), along with local residents, were among the first responders to the scene. The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) also deployed personnel to assist in the rescue operations.

As of the latest updates, rescue efforts are ongoing, with workers actively clearing debris to reach those trapped. The cause of the building collapse remains unknown, and authorities are expected to provide further information regarding the number of trapped individuals and the circumstances surrounding the incident as the rescue operation continues.