Several people are feared trapped after a three-storey building collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos on the morning of June 25.
According to reports, the building caved in at about 11:40 a.m., causing panic in the surrounding area as residents and passersby rushed to the scene.
Emergency responders are expected to be on ground, although details about rescue operations and the exact number of victims remain unclear at the time of this report.
Eyewitnesses say the incident happened suddenly, leaving little time for occupants to escape before the structure gave way.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement regarding the cause of the collapse or confirm the number of casualties.
The incident has once again raised concerns about building safety and structural integrity in parts of Lagos, where similar occurrences have been recorded in the past.
Rescue efforts are ongoing as officials work to reach those who may still be trapped beneath the debris.
