The Lagos Building Collapse occurred at Alakija Bus Stop, prompting an immediate response from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), and other emergency agencies.
According to LASEMA, 27 victims were successfully rescued alive through the coordinated efforts of emergency responders, sister agencies, and members of the local community.
The rescued victims received emergency medical attention at the scene before being transported to nearby hospitals by LASAMBUS for further treatment.
Sadly, nine people lost their lives in the incident.
LASEMA disclosed that four adults were confirmed dead before rescue teams arrived, while five additional bodies, including that of a two-year-old girl, were later recovered from the debris.
The agency stated that all recovered bodies were carefully evacuated, identified where possible, and handed over to the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) for onward release to their respective families.
Rescue operations were led by LASEMA Director of Operations, Olanrewaju Akinsanya, alongside Cappa Base Coordinator, Salami, with support from several emergency agencies.
To accelerate the search effort, LASEMA deployed its heavy-duty excavator to complement two excavators already operating at the scene.
The coordinated operation enabled responders to safely remove debris, access trapped victims and complete the search down to ground level.
Following the tragedy, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu directed the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) to immediately conduct structural integrity assessments on neighbouring buildings.
The governor also ordered strict enforcement of existing building regulations to prevent further structural failures within the area.
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The Lagos State Government expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.
Authorities also urged residents to promptly report distressed or abandoned buildings to LASBCA and LASEMA for inspection and necessary action.
The latest Lagos Building Collapse occurred less than 24 hours after another building collapse was reported in Rivers State, raising fresh concerns about structural safety across Nigeria.
Building experts have repeatedly blamed the increasing number of collapses on poor construction practices, the use of substandard building materials, inadequate supervision and failure to comply with approved building standards.
The Lagos State Government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening building safety regulations and enhancing emergency response capabilities to protect lives and property across the state.
