Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed the death of one adult male and the rescue of eight others following the collapse of a three-storey building in Apapa.

The building, located at No. 28, Baale Alayabiagba Street, Alayabiagba community, Ajegunle, reportedly gave way while undergoing manual demolition. LASEMA’s response team arrived at 11:09 a.m., finding several workers trapped under the rubble. The rescued individuals received first aid from the Lagos State Ambulance Service before being taken to Ajeromi General Hospital.

The cause of the collapse is yet to be determined. Emergency responders on site included LASEMA, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps, Lagos State Building Control Agency, NEMA, and the Nigeria Police. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.