Building Collapse in Lagos: One Dead, Two Rescued

On Thursday, September 8, at approximately 12:56 am, a two-storey building collapsed during manual demolition at No. 42, Governors Road, Aboru, in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported that one person died, while two adult males were rescued alive from the rubble.

They received first aid from the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) before being transported to a nearby health facility for further treatment. The rescue operation involved LASEMA, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and LASAMBUS, with the area cordoned off for safety.

Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, urged residents and property developers to adhere to building regulations and hire certified professionals for demolition and construction work. He also mentioned ongoing efforts by the Lagos State Government to enhance emergency response capabilities, including plans to decentralize response units for quicker action.