Ten Rescued After Building Collapse in Lagos

A storey building collapsed on Old Ojo Road near Alakija Bus Stop off the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, resulting in the rescue of ten individuals by the Lagos State Fire Rescue Service. The service received a distress call at 11:37 AM and promptly dispatched emergency personnel from the Ijegun Egba Fire Station.

Upon arrival, they commenced rescue operations at the site, which was reportedly occupied by several residents at the time of the incident. Margaret Adesey, a representative of the Lagos State Fire Rescue Service, confirmed that ten people were pulled alive from the debris and were treated for various degrees of injury.

Emergency workers continued to search for any potential survivors trapped beneath the rubble, supported by multiple agencies including the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Navy. The area was cordoned off to facilitate operations with heavy equipment.

The cause of the collapse has not yet been determined, but an official investigation will commence once rescue operations are completed. This incident raises ongoing concerns about building safety and structural integrity in Lagos.