One worker has been trapped beneath the rubble after a storey building collapsed during manual demolition on Adedoyin Street, Ijegun, Ikotun, in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said it received a distress call at about 1:44 p.m. on Monday, October 26, and immediately deployed its response team to the scene.
According to the agency, another worker sustained a hand injury and had already been taken to a hospital before emergency responders arrived.
LASEMA, in collaboration with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), commenced a coordinated search-and-rescue operation to locate the trapped worker.
The affected area was cordoned off to prevent further danger as rescue efforts continued.
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The Lagos State Government said it would investigate the incident to determine the cause of the collapse and establish whether relevant building control regulations were followed.
The incident was among several emergencies handled by LASEMA across the state on Monday, including a vehicle accident at Iyana Oworo, a gas tanker incident in Epe, and a truck breakdown that obstructed railway movement at Arena, Oshodi.
The state government urged developers, property owners and contractors to comply with building regulations and engage qualified professionals for demolition and construction projects.
Motorists were also advised to avoid reckless driving and maintain their vehicles regularly, while residents were encouraged to report emergencies through the state’s toll-free emergency lines.
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