Ikorodu building collapse: Death toll rises to four as three more bodies recovered

Three more bodies, including a teenage girl, have been recovered from a collapsed two-storey building in Ikorodu, Lagos, bringing the confirmed death toll to four, with search and rescue operations ongoing

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he grim toll from the collapsed two-storey building under construction at Otta Ona Junction, near the Mobil Filling Station Bus Stop in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has risen.

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Three more individuals who were trapped under the rubble have been confirmed dead, bringing the total confirmed fatalities to four.

Earlier reports by SaharaReporters had indicated one initial death, three trapped individuals, and nine adult males successfully rescued from the collapsed structure.

The tragic incident occurred at approximately 2 PM on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, prompting a swift response from multiple emergency units.

In an update released on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the recovery of the three previously trapped individuals, all deceased.

The three people trapped under the collapsed building have been recovered dead. Nine adult males were successfully rescued and attended to by LASEMA’s Pre-Hospital Care Unit.

According to LASEMA, the victims include two adult males and a teenage girl.

The bodies have been handed over to the Igbogbo Police Station for further investigation, while the cause of the collapse remains unknown.

LASEMA’s update partly reads: “Following distress alerts, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) activated the State’s Emergency Response Plans from Agbowa, Alausa, and Cappa. Upon arrival of the Agency’s Lion, Tiger, and Eagle Response Teams at the incident scene, it was discovered that a two-storey building under construction had collapsed, with three victims trapped under the debris at the aforementioned location.”

The agency confirmed that nine adult males were successfully rescued and received pre-hospital care from LASEMA’s unit.

Heavy-duty equipment, including an excavator and floodlights, was deployed to aid rescue efforts and illuminate the scene.

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“The search and rescue operation is still ongoing. Three bodies have been recovered so far, including two adult males and a teenage female. All the bodies have been handed over to the Igbogbo Police Station. The affected building is in the process of being deconstructed to ground zero to ensure the safety of people and the environment,” the update concluded.