Eight people killed in Lagos building collapse – LASEMA

A three-storey shopping complex collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos, Nigeria, on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of eight people, including a baby girl. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the fatalities and reported that 26 individuals were rescued alive.

Search and rescue operations were still underway as emergency responders continued efforts to locate and extricate any additional victims trapped beneath the rubble. The collapse prompted a multi-agency emergency response, involving LASEMA, the Lagos State Building Control Agency, and the China Railway Construction Corporation. Heavy-duty equipment, including an excavator, is being used for the systematic excavation of the debris.

LASEMA urged residents and onlookers to stay clear of the scene to allow rescue personnel to work unimpeded. The agency assured the public that verified updates would be provided as the operation progresses. The official cause of the building's collapse has not yet been determined.

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verified updates would continue to be released as the operation progresses.