Rescue officials have confirmed that eight persons lost their lives after a building collapsed in Lagos, while 26 others were successfully rescued alive as emergency operations continued at the disaster scene.
The tragic incident occurred in the Alakija area of Lagos, where the multi-storey building suddenly came down, trapping occupants inside and sending shockwaves across the busy neighborhood.
Eyewitnesses said the collapse happened without warning, forcing residents, workers and passersby to rush toward the scene as desperate cries for help were heard from beneath the rubble.
Emergency response agencies immediately mobilised to the area and began a large-scale rescue operation aimed at saving victims trapped under the fallen structure.
Officials involved in the operation said several injured survivors were brought out from the debris and quickly transferred to nearby medical centres for treatment.
As rescue efforts intensified, authorities later confirmed that eight victims were recovered dead, making it one of the latest deadly building collapse incidents recorded in the state.
Heavy-duty equipment was brought in to assist rescue workers as teams carefully searched through the remains of the building for possible additional victims.
Security personnel also secured the area to control large crowds and create enough space for rescue officials to continue their work safely.
Authorities say investigations will begin after rescue operations are completed, with attention expected to focus on possible structural defects or failure to comply with building regulations.
The incident has again sparked serious concerns over construction safety in Lagos as residents continue demanding stronger enforcement measures to prevent future tragedies.