One trapped as building collapses during demolition in Lagos

On October 26, 2026, a building collapse occurred during a demolition process on Adedoyin Street in Ijegun, Ikotun, located in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The incident involved a storey building that was being manually demolished when it unexpectedly fell, trapping one worker beneath the debris.

Emergency responders are currently on-site attempting to rescue the trapped individual. Witnesses reported hearing a loud crash as the building collapsed. As of now, the situation remains critical for the trapped worker, and further updates are awaited from the authorities regarding the rescue operation and any potential safety measures that may be implemented to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Reported by The Nation, Daily Post.