One dead, three rescued after building collapse in Lagos

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Nigeria
Society & Lifestyle
One dead, three rescued after building collapse in Lagos

The collapse of a two-storey building under construction in Fadeyi, Lagos, killed one person and left three adult men rescued, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said. The incident happened early Friday on Akinola Street, near Fadeyi Bus Stop, and search operations continued to determine whether anyone else was trapped. Responders heard groaning beneath the rubble and deployed an excavator; the rescued men received medical care before being taken to hospital. The cause of the collapse has not been determined and will be investigated.

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