A two-storey building at Number 70 Adetola Road in the Aguda area of Coker Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, partially collapsed during a downpour earlier on Wednesday, causing panic among residents.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service reported receiving a distress call at approximately 10:29 am, alerting them to the partial collapse of the building.
Margaret Adeseye, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, stated that the agency, along with other emergency responders, swiftly controlled the situation without any loss of life or injury.
“A rescue team from the Service promptly arrived at the scene by 10:57 am,” she said.
Adeseye highlighted that the coordinated response included multiple agencies: the Sari Iganmu Fire Station, the Lagos State Safety Commission, LASEMA, the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, the Nigeria Police Force from Aguda Division, the Nigeria Civil Defence Corps, and health officials from Coker Aguda LCDA.
Despite the severity of the collapse, no casualties were reported. Adeseye noted that the cause of the collapse remains unknown and is currently under investigation.
“The swift and efficient response of all involved agencies ensured that the situation was controlled without any loss of life or injury. The affected building has been secured, and measures are being implemented to prevent further risk to the public,” she explained.
She added that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
