Panic as Building Collapses in Lagos

Residents of Alakija, Lagos State, were thrown into panic on Thursday after a three-storey building collapse left several people feared trapped beneath the debris.

According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred at about 11:40 a.m. on June 25, 2026. Witnesses at the scene reported that a significant portion of the structure suddenly gave way, raising fears that occupants were still inside when the collapse happened.

A video circulating online captured the aftermath of the incident, with one eyewitness saying, “Just now a building collapsed at Alakija, and half of the building is down, and people are inside.”

As of the time the report emerged, emergency responders and rescue officials had not yet arrived at the location, leaving residents and bystanders anxious about the fate of those believed to be trapped.

The three-storey building collapse in Lagos came only hours after a similar incident occurred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. In that case, a building under construction along Peter Odili Road reportedly caved in, leaving one person feared dead and several others trapped beneath the rubble.

A survivor identified as Taiwo said at least eight workers were at the construction site when the structure suddenly collapsed. He disclosed that his brother was among those trapped and noted that rescue efforts had succeeded in pulling out four people alive.

“This morning, I went out to buy something. About eight people were working inside, and they said some of them are Hausa people,” Taiwo explained.

He added, “One of my brothers was inside. Four of them were brought out. But other people are still inside (trapped).”

The two incidents have renewed concerns about building safety and construction standards, particularly as authorities continue efforts to determine the causes of both collapses and assess the number of casualties involved.