One worker has been trapped beneath the rubble after a storey building collapsed during manual demolition at Adedoyin Street, Ijegun, Ikotun, in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) disclosed that it received a distress call at about 1:44 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, and immediately deployed its Beta Response Team from the Igando Base to the scene.
Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered that one worker was trapped beneath the debris, while another worker who sustained a hand injury had already been taken to a hospital before their arrival.
LASEMA said a coordinated search and rescue operation had commenced in collaboration with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS). The affected area was also cordoned off to prevent further danger and ensure the safety of rescue personnel and residents.
The Lagos State Government said an investigation would be conducted to establish the immediate and underlying causes of the collapse and determine whether relevant building control regulations were followed.
The agency urged property owners, developers and contractors to comply with building regulations and engage certified professionals for demolition and construction work.
As of the time of the report, rescue operations were ongoing, with efforts focused on locating and rescuing the trapped worker.