Two lifeless bodies were reportedly retrieved from beneath the rubble on Sunday after eight workers were rescued following the collapse of a three-storey building at 333 Borno Street, Alagomeji, Yaba, Lagos State.
According to a report by Punch on Saturday, the number of rescued victims had increased from four to eight.
Further details shared on the National Emergency Management Agency’s (NEMA) X page (formerly Twitter) indicated that the incident occurred on Friday around 8:30 p.m., leaving several people trapped.
“While eyewitness accounts vary, with some saying six people were trapped and others reporting five, emergency responders have so far rescued four adult males alive and taken them to the hospital for treatment.
“Teams from the National Emergency Management Agency, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and other responders quickly mobilised to the scene and commenced search and rescue operations,” the agency said.
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NEMA stated that the number of persons still trapped under the rubble is yet to be determined, but rescue teams are continuing their efforts to locate and evacuate possible survivors.
The agency noted that the affected area has been secured to allow emergency responders to carry out their operations without hindrance.
Search and rescue activities are expected to continue overnight, with officials assuring that every possible step will be taken to save lives.
Incidents of building collapse are a recurring tragedy in Lagos and other urban centres across Nigeria, frequently attributed to poor construction standards, the use of substandard materials, and weak regulatory oversight.
Reports from the Lagos State government and non-governmental organisations indicate that dozens of such cases are recorded each year, often leading to fatalities, serious injuries, and homelessness.
Authorities in the state have consistently cautioned developers against unsafe practices, and in the past, several buildings have been sealed for failing to comply with safety regulations.
