A three-story building collapsed in the Lekki area of Lagos, leaving two people feared dead while six others were rescued.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, issued by its Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu.
According to Oke-Osanyintolu, the exact cause of the collapse remains unknown, and authorities will carry out further investigations to determine the underlying factors.
“So far, two adult males have been extricated from the rubbles of the collapsed building. Six seriously injured adult males were rescued and were administered immediate medical care by the LRU Pre-Hospital Care Unit, before being transported to Marina General Hospital for further treatment,” the statement said.
LASEMA reported that its Response Teams have commenced a search and rescue operation, with Lagos Rail Transport coordinating efforts with other key stakeholders to ensure an effective response at the site.
The agency further stated that heavy-duty equipment, including an excavator, was deployed to aid the operation and remains in use. Additionally, both light and heavy-duty machinery have been mobilized to support ongoing rescue efforts.
