A one-storey building under construction collapsed in the Mushin area of Lagos on Sunday afternoon, trapping several individuals under the rubble and sparking urgent rescue efforts.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:40 p.m. on Ishaga Road, directly opposite the Idi Araba Central Mosque, causing panic in the densely populated community.
Eyewitnesses said the structure fell without warning, prompting residents and bystanders to rush to the scene to help in rescue efforts before emergency services arrived. 
Emergency response was swift following distress calls. Dr Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, confirmed the incident.
“We received distress alerts at 15:40 hours and promptly activated the State’s Emergency Response Plan from our Cappa base,” he said.
“By 15:56 hours, our team had arrived and confirmed the collapse of a storey building under construction with multiple individuals reportedly trapped,” Oke-Osanyintolu added.
“As of the latest update, one person has been rescued alive from the debris. No fatalities have been confirmed at the time of filing this report.
“The good news is that one victim has been rescued alive, and there have been no reported deaths,” the LASEMA official stated.
Officials have urged residents to remain calm while emergency efforts continue. The state government is expected to provide further updates as the situation develops.
