Emergency responders from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) successfully evacuated residents around a two-storey building that collapsed on the morning of Monday, October 14, 2024, at Amusu Street, Orile Iganmu, Lagos State.
The incident, which caused panic among locals, occurred just as many were beginning their day.
News Central reported that the building caved in as residents prepared for their daily activities. Fortunately, no casualties have been recorded.
A video circulating online shows the collapsed structure, with nearby residents rushing to safety. It was confirmed that an evacuation had taken place prior to the collapse, possibly preventing any loss of life.
According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the building had three rooms on the top floor, three rooms on the first floor, and four shops on the ground floor.
“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service notifies the public of a building collapse that occurred at Number 1, Amosun Street, off Baale Street, Orile Iganmu, within the Apapa Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
“A distress call was received at 08:24 hours, prompting an immediate response. The emergency team arrived at the scene by 08:42 hours and discovered that a two-storey building had collapsed. The structure comprised three rooms on the top floor, three rooms on the first floor, and four shops on the ground floor.
“Fortunately, there were no casualties. Officials from the Sari Iganmu Fire Station, in collaboration with the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LABSCA), and the Orile Iganmu Police Station, quickly secured the site and coordinated the rescue operation,” said Margaret Adeseye, the agency’s director.
The cause of the collapse remains under investigation, and authorities have called on the public to stay vigilant and report any signs of structural instability in their areas.
