Two dead, others trapped in Lagos collapsed building

Two people are feared dead, and six others have been rescued after a three-story building collapsed in the Lekki area of Lagos.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, issued by its Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu.

Oke-Osanyintolu noted that the immediate cause of the collapse remains unknown, adding that investigations are ongoing.

“So far, two adult males have been extricated from the rubble of the collapsed building. Six seriously injured adult males were rescued and received immediate medical care from the LRU Pre-Hospital Care Unit before being transported to Marina General Hospital for further treatment,” the statement read.

LASEMA stated that its response teams have commenced search and rescue operations, with Lagos Rail Transport coordinating other key stakeholders for an effective emergency response.

The agency added that heavy-duty equipment, including an excavator, has been deployed to the site, and operations are ongoing to ensure the rescue of any remaining victims.