A three-storey building under construction collapsed on Friday night in the Yaba area of Lagos State, leaving several people trapped under the debris.
The incident occurred at 333 Borno Street, Alagomeji, and was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
According to the agency, four adult males were rescued alive from the rubble and have been taken to the hospital for treatment. However, the exact number of people still trapped remains unknown.
“While eyewitness accounts vary, with some saying six people were trapped and others reporting five, emergency responders have so far rescued four adult males alive and taken them to the hospital for treatment,” NEMA said via its official X handle.
Rescue efforts are being coordinated by teams from NEMA, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and other emergency response agencies.
“The search and rescue operation is continuing into the night, with responders assuring that no effort will be spared to save lives,” the agency added.
The collapse is the latest in a series of building failures in Lagos, where such incidents are often linked to substandard construction materials, poor engineering practices, and weak regulatory oversight.
Authorities have cordoned off the site to ensure safety while operations continue.
