Four Rescued after Three-Storey Building Collapses in Yaba, Lagos

A three-storey building under construction collapsed on Friday night in Yaba, Lagos, leaving several people trapped. Four men have been rescued and taken to hospital, according to officials.


The incident occurred at around 8:30 pm at No. 333 Borno Street, Alagomeji, Yaba. Emergency responders including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the State Fire & Rescue Service, and others were deployed to the scene.


Uncertainty remains about how many people are still trapped under the rubble. Rescue and search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with officials warning that the full extent of the collapse may only be known once the building is completely brought down to ground level.

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