Breaking News: Two-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos, No Casualties Reported
A two-storey building on Amusu Street in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State collapsed early Monday morning, sending nearby residents scrambling for safety ¹. Fortunately, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), no casualties were reported as the building had been evacuated before the collapse.
The incident occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m., with emergency responders quickly arriving at the scene. LASEMA’s Head of Public Affairs, Mr. Nosa Okunbor, confirmed that the building collapsed on its own and that no one was harmed.
This is not the first building collapse in Lagos this year. In May, a four-story building collapsed on Lagos Island, trapping an unknown number of people, and in July, a family narrowly escaped death when the boys’ quarters behind their building caved in.
Key Details:
- Location: Amusu Street, Orile Iganmu, Lagos State
- Time: Approximately 8:45 a.m. on Monday
- Casualties: None reported
- Previous Incidents: Building collapses in May and July
