Lagos, Nigeria — Tragedy struck late last night when a three-storey building under construction collapsed at 333 Borno Street, Alagomeji, Yaba, Lagos State, sending shockwaves across the community.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred suddenly, trapping workers who were believed to still be on site at the time of the collapse. Residents nearby described the scene as “terrifying,” with a loud rumble shaking the neighborhood before the building caved in.
Emergency response teams, including officials from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), police officers, and fire service personnel, rushed to the site shortly after midnight. Rescue operations commenced immediately, with efforts focused on pulling out survivors and recovering those feared dead.
As of this morning, several casualties have been reported, though authorities are yet to give official figures on the number of lives lost or injured. Some survivors have been taken to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention.
Preliminary reports suggest that structural defects and possible violations of building regulations may have contributed to the collapse, though officials have stated that a full investigation will be carried out to determine the exact cause.
The Lagos State Government has once again raised concerns over the rising cases of building collapses in the state, vowing to intensify monitoring of construction sites to ensure strict compliance with safety standards.
Meanwhile, relatives of victims and concerned residents gathered at the scene this morning, anxiously awaiting updates as rescue teams continue their search through the debris.
This incident adds to the growing number of building collapses in Lagos, sparking renewed calls for accountability, stricter supervision of contractors, and harsher penalties for negligence in the construction sector.
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