One Dead, Three Injured in Lagos Building Collapse

One person has been confirmed dead and three others injured after a building collapsed in the Fadeyi area of Lagos State on Friday morning.

The incident occurred on Akinola Street, off Ikorodu Road, on October 23, 2026, prompting an emergency response and search-and-rescue operation at the scene.

Rescue Operation Underway

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the cause of the collapse had yet to be determined, while emergency responders were working to establish how many people remained trapped beneath the rubble.

According to the agency, workers were suspected to be among those potentially trapped under the collapsed structure. Rescue teams began a coordinated search operation to locate and recover victims as quickly as possible.

Emergency Agencies Respond

LASEMA said it was coordinating the operation with several emergency and security agencies, including LRU paramedics, the Lagos State Fire Service, LASASA and the Nigeria Police Force.

The response teams continued working at the scene to rescue anyone trapped and manage the emergency. The cause of the collapse and the full circumstances surrounding the incident had not been established in the information provided.

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