A three-storey shopping complex collapsed in the Alakija area of Satellite Town, Lagos State, Nigeria, on Thursday, June 25, 2026, leaving one person dead, 10 others rescued alive, and several others feared trapped beneath the rubble as emergency response operations intensified at the scene.
The Lagos building collapse Alakija one dead 10 rescued incident occurred at about 11:40 a.m. along Old Ojo Road near Alakija Bus Stop, off the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, prompting an immediate multi-agency emergency response led by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA.
Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed that a coordinated search and rescue operation was activated shortly after the collapse, with responders systematically combing through debris in search of possible survivors.
He said: “LASEMA has activated its emergency response following the collapse of a three-storey shopping complex at Alakija, Ori-Ade LCDA.”
Emergency officials reported that two individuals were initially rescued alive, while the body of one adult male victim was recovered from the rubble during early rescue efforts.
“Two victims have been rescued alive through the joint efforts of LASEMA, LASBCA and CRCC Construction Company,” Oke-Osanyintolu said. “One deceased adult male has been located. Recovery efforts are ongoing.”
Authorities warned that more people, including shop owners who had resumed business activities inside the building, may still be trapped, raising concerns over the scale of the disaster.
Search and rescue operations have continued with the deployment of heavy-duty equipment, including excavators, to assist emergency workers in clearing debris and accessing deeper sections of the collapsed structure.
Officials from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that it received a distress call at 11:37 a.m. and arrived at the scene within minutes, joining other agencies including the Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Navy, Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, and the Nigerian Red Cross Society.
Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, said the building was occupied at the time of collapse and that victims rescued so far have been taken for medical treatment.
“As of the time of this report, 10 persons have been rescued alive with varying degrees of injuries and have been handed over to medical personnel for necessary treatment,” she said.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the structural failure, while investigations are ongoing as rescue operations continue into the evening.
Residents have been urged to stay away from the scene to allow emergency teams unrestricted access as efforts persist to locate any remaining survivors.
Maryam Idris is a reporter and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
