One dead as two-storey building collapses in Lagos
Three Rescued, One Dead Following Building Collapse in Lagos
LAGOS, Nigeria — Three construction workers were rescued alive and one worker was confirmed dead after a two-story building under construction collapsed on Akinola Street near Fadeyi Bus Stop, off Ikorodu Road. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported receiving a distress call at 12:10 a.m. and dispatched its Cobra Response Team from the Onipanu Base. The team arrived on the scene just two minutes later and immediately began search and rescue operations.
During the operation, emergency responders detected groaning sounds from beneath the rubble, suggesting that individuals might still be trapped. An excavator was brought in to aid the rescue, with safety precautions implemented to protect both victims and responders.
By 3:33 a.m., three adult males had been successfully rescued. Unfortunately, one adult male was pronounced dead at the site. The survivors received urgent pre-hospital care from LASEMA paramedics and personnel from the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) before being transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
LASEMA confirmed that search and rescue efforts were ongoing to ascertain if others remained trapped under the debris. The coordinated operation involved LASEMA’s Director of Operations, Engr. Akinsanya, and the Head of Cappa Base, Engr. Salami.
Other agencies involved in the response included the LASEMA Response Team, the Lagos Rescue Unit, LASAMBUS, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and officers from the Nigeria Police Force from the Alagbon Division.
As of the time of this report, the cause of the collapse had not been determined, and LASEMA stated that relevant regulatory agencies will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
The Lagos State Government, led by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and wished a rapid recovery for the rescued workers. In a statement, the government reaffirmed its commitment to managing such incidents with the highest priority on saving lives and reiterated its zero tolerance for substandard construction practices. It pledged to enhance monitoring and enforcement efforts in collaboration with the Lagos State Building Control Agency to prevent future occurrences.
LASEMA has encouraged residents to remain vigilant and report emergencies promptly through its toll-free numbers, assuring that its emergency response teams are on standby across the state.
