A two-storey building under construction collapsed on Sunday evening in the Mushin area of Lagos, leaving one person dead and three others injured.
The structure located on Ishaga Road opposite the Central Mosque in Idi Araba, caved in around evening hours. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, and ongoing rescue operations have been launched.
Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos State Coordinator for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), confirmed the casualty and said three survivors were pulled from the rubble and taken to hospital for treatment.
The cause of the collapse is yet to be determined, but similar incidents in Lagos have often been linked to poor construction practices, substandard materials, and poor enforcement of building regulations.
Authorities, including the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), are expected to investigate the incident once rescue operations are conclude.
