A two-storey building under construction collapsed early Thursday morning in the Alimosho area of Lagos State, trapping several workers beneath the debris.
The incident occurred at Modupeola Street, near Mangoro Bus Stop, at around 4am, prompting a swift response from emergency services and concerned residents, who worked together to search for survivors.
After hours of rescue efforts, five adult male construction workers were pulled from the rubble alive and rushed to a nearby private hospital for emergency treatment.
One of the victims, aged 44, sustained multiple fractures and was later transferred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for specialized care.
According to Margaret Adeseye, Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the building was originally a bungalow but was being converted into a two-storey structure, all while tenants reportedly continued to occupy the ground floor.
She noted that the collapse affected the rear section of the building and confirmed that no fatalities had been recorded.
“The incident involved a partial collapse at the back of the building. Five adult male construction workers were rescued with varying degrees of injuries and taken to hospital,” Adeseye said.
Her team reportedly received a distress call at 5:39 am and arrived on the scene by 6:24 am, with firefighters from both Ikeja and Agege stations leading the rescue operation.
The Lagos State Government has since launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse.
Officials assured that appropriate action will be taken to prevent similar incidents, especially in buildings undergoing unapproved structural modifications.
