The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has released the preliminary report on the recently collapsed building at Ajegunle, Apapa , Lagos.
According to the agency, upon arrival of its response team at the scene, it was observed that a three-storey building with a penthouse undergoing manual demolition was found to have collapsed trapping some workers under the rubbles.
LASEMA gathered from community members that the building was undergoing a manual demolition before it collapsed, trapping the workers on site.
The building located at 28, Baale Alayabiagba Street, Alayabiagba Community, Ajegunle, Apapa, Lagos, was said to have collapsed on the October 30, 2025, at 11:09am. Eight adult males were said to have been rescued alive while an adult male was recovered dead from the rubble of the collapsed building.
According to the Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke -Osanyintolu, the rescued injured victims were given first aid immediately by LASAMBUS and subsequently transported to Ajeromi General Hospital.
‘LASEMA team, alongside all other responders embarked on coordinated search of the incident scene, to ensure prompt rescue of victims trapped under the collapsed building.