Amanze Chinonye
A three-storey building collapsed on Thursday in Alakija within Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State, trapping an unspecified number of people beneath the rubble, Prime Business Africa reports.
The incident, which occurred around 11:40 a.m., sparked panic among residents and business owners in the area as the structure suddenly gave way.
Eyewitnesses said several occupants were feared trapped under the debris, prompting residents and passers-by to rush to the scene in an effort to assist before the arrival of emergency responders.
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The collapse disrupted normal activities in the neighbourhood, with many residents fleeing nearby buildings over fears of further structural failures.
Confirming the incident, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said rescue operations had commenced at the site.
Emergency response teams, including officials of LASEMA and other relevant agencies, were deployed to the scene to search for survivors and evacuate victims trapped beneath the rubble.
As of the time of filing this report, the exact number of casualties and those rescued had yet to be determined, while rescue efforts remained ongoing.
The cause of the collapse was not immediately known. Authorities said further details would be provided as rescue operations progress.
The latest incident has once again raised concerns over building safety and regulatory compliance in Lagos, where cases of structural collapse have continued to pose significant risks to lives and property.
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