A three-storey building under construction has collapsed in the Yaba area of Lagos State.
The ill-fated building, located at 333 Borno Street, Alagomeji, caved in on Friday night.
This was confirmed in a statement on Saturday by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) via its official X handle, saying four adult males have been rescued.
It stated that several people were trapped under the rubble.
Emergency officials are seen at the scene of the building collapse in the Yaba area of Lagos State. Credit: X/@nemanigeria
“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.
“Teams from the National Emergency Management Agency, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and other responders quickly mobilised to the scene and commenced search and rescue operations,” the agency said.
According to NEMA, the exact number of people still trapped remains unconfirmed, but efforts are ongoing to locate and evacuate survivors.
According to the agency, the exact number of people still trapped remains unconfirmed, but efforts are ongoing to locate and evacuate survivors.
“Emergency officials have cordoned off the site to ensure safety and smooth rescue operations.
“The search and rescue operation is continuing into the night, with responders assuring that no effort will be spared to save lives,” it added.
Emergency officials have cordoned off the site to ensure safety and smooth rescue operations.
The Yaba incident is the latest in the cases of building collapse in Lagos and other parts of the country.
While building collapses are linked to poor construction practices, substandard materials, and weak regulatory enforcement, data from the Lagos State Government and civil society groups show that dozens of such incidents occur yearly, resulting in deaths, injuries, and displacement.
