A tragic building collapse occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the Ikota area of Lekki, Lagos, where a two-storey structure under construction suddenly gave way, trapping an unspecified number of workers beneath the rubble.

Emergency response teams, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), and the police, swiftly mobilized to the scene to conduct search and rescue operations.
According to reports, two individuals have been successfully rescued alive, while ongoing efforts aim to locate and extricate others who remain trapped. The exact number of those affected is yet to be confirmed.
Eyewitnesses recounted that the building collapsed around 3:00 PM, with most of the victims being construction workers who were engaged in various tasks inside the structure at the time of the incident.
Lagos NSCDC Commandant, Adedotun Keshinro, confirmed the development, stating that emergency services were alerted through distress calls from concerned residents. He assured that responders, including the NSCDC Disaster Management Team and personnel from the Eti-Osa Police Division, were prioritizing the safe retrieval of any remaining victims.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the collapse, though investigations are expected to focus on potential structural deficiencies, substandard materials, or non-compliance with building regulations.
This incident adds to growing concerns over recurring building collapses in Lagos, often attributed to poor construction practices, regulatory lapses, and disregard for safety standards. Experts have called for stricter enforcement of building codes to prevent further tragedies.
Rescue efforts remain ongoing, and further updates will be provided as the situation unfolds.