A devastating building collapse occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, leaving at least many people trapped beneath the rubble. The incident happened around 3 pm at the Otta-Ona junction, throwing the neighborhood into panic as rescue workers scrambled to save those trapped.
According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), nine persons have been rescued so far, while three others remain trapped. The agency's Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, stated that LASEMA received a distress call at 2:02 pm and mobilized a response team that arrived at the scene by 2:40 pm.
LASEMA's Tiger and Lion response teams immediately commenced search-and-rescue operations, deploying an excavator to aid in the search for the remaining victims. The operational area has been cordoned off, and safety measures are in place to ensure a smooth rescue operation.
While no fatalities have been recorded yet, one report suggests that one person may have died in the collapse, with 10 others rescued. However, LASEMA's latest update confirms nine rescued and three trapped, with no deaths reported.
The exact cause of the collapse is yet to be determined, and emergency officials continue to work at the site. The building, which was under construction, collapsed suddenly, leaving many in shock.
Multiple agencies are involved in the rescue mission, including: Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA); Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service; Nigeria Police Force; Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps; Federal Road Safety Corps and Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps.
The situation remains critical, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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