15 Rescued, Several Feared Trapped as Two-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos Midnight Incident
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that 15 people were rescued after a two-storey building collapsed in the early hours of Monday at No. 54, Cole Street, Cemetery Bus Stop, near UBA Bank in Oyingbo, Lagos, Akahi News gathered.
According to a report by Very Nigerian, the tragic incident occurred around 12:20 am, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
Quick Response from Fire Service
In a statement released by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS), the agency said it received a distress call at 12:20 am and promptly dispatched a rescue team from the Sari Iganmu Fire Station, which arrived at the scene by 12:29 am to commence emergency operations.
The Controller General of the LSFRS, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed that 15 individuals were successfully rescued from the rubble.
Victims Sustain Multiple Injuries
According to Adeseye, the rescued victims include seven adult males, four adult females, and four children, all of whom sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Rescue officials and emergency personnel were still working at the site as of the time Akahi News gathered information, with fears that some individuals may still be trapped beneath the debris.
Ongoing Rescue Efforts
While the cause of the collapse remains unclear, officials have assured the public that a full investigation will be conducted to determine whether the structure was structurally compromised or illegally erected.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and other first responders are collaborating to ensure that all trapped victims are safely recovered.
Building collapses remain a recurring tragedy in Lagos, often attributed to poor construction standards and non-compliance with building regulations — a challenge that authorities continue to confront across the state.
Thanks.
By Joseph Iyaji | Akahi News
🎓 Attend 2026 JAMB, Post-UTME, WAEC, and NECO GCE Tutorials
Get fully prepared with expert tutors, comprehensive study materials, and personalised academic guidance at Akahi Tutors.
📍 Located at 67, Oduduwa College Road, Off Sabo Junction, Ile-Ife.
📞 Call: 08038644328
for enrollment and accommodation reservation.
