LAGOS — Tragedy struck in Lagos on Thursday when a two-storey building undergoing manual demolition partially collapsed in Aboru, Alimosho Local Government Area, killing one person and leaving two others injured.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident, saying the building collapsed around midnight at No. 42 Governors Road, Aboru, in the Alimosho area of the state.
According to the agency, its emergency response team was dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call and found workers trapped beneath the rubble.
Two adult males were rescued from the debris and administered first aid before being taken to a nearby health facility for further medical attention.
Another adult male was later recovered dead from beneath the collapsed structure.
As of press time, personnel from LASEMA, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) were at the scene conducting recovery operations.
LASEMA urged residents, property owners and developers to comply with building regulations and ensure that certified professionals are engaged for demolition and construction activities to prevent avoidable accidents.
