A tragic building collapse has claimed at least three lives in the Ajuwon area of Ogun State, while rescue teams continue searching for several others believed to be trapped beneath the rubble.
The two-storey structure reportedly collapsed at about 2:00 p.m. on Monday near the Ajuwon Bus Stop, sending residents into panic as emergency responders and volunteers rushed to the scene to begin rescue operations.
According to eyewitnesses, at least three people were confirmed dead shortly after the incident. Among the victims was a child who was pulled from the debris without signs of life. Witnesses also said several other occupants, including children, were still trapped as rescuers worked tirelessly to reach them.
Videos from the scene showed the building reduced to a heap of concrete, with residents joining emergency personnel in removing debris in the hope of finding survivors.
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The exact number of people inside the building when it collapsed has not yet been determined, making it difficult to establish the total number of casualties or those still missing.
Authorities had not issued an official statement on the incident at the time of reporting, and the cause of the collapse remained unknown.
Rescue efforts were still ongoing, with emergency workers continuing the painstaking search through the wreckage as anxious relatives and community members gathered at the site awaiting updates.
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