Lagos, Sept. 13, 2025 — A three-storey building under construction collapsed late Friday night at 333 Borno Street, Alagomeji, Yaba, trapping several people under the rubble.
According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the collapse occurred around 8:30 p.m. Eyewitnesses gave conflicting accounts, with some saying six people were trapped and others five. So far, four adult males have been rescued alive and taken to the hospital.
Teams from NEMA, LASEMA, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and other agencies have cordoned off the area and are continuing search and rescue operations to locate possible survivors.
Authorities say the incident highlights the recurring problem of building collapses in Lagos, often linked to poor construction practices, use of substandard materials, and weak enforcement of regulations.
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