Lagos building collapse kills 9, rescues 27, demolition plan

A three-story building collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos State on Thursday, June 25, 2026, resulting in nine fatalities and the rescue of 27 survivors. The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish all distressed buildings in the vicinity and has launched an investigation into the collapse, pledging to prosecute those found responsible.

The building, located near Alakija Bus Stop off the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in Satellite Town, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, collapsed in the morning. Emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, police, military, and neighborhood safety personnel, conducted a coordinated search and rescue operation that concluded on Friday. The final casualty figures were confirmed by Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotoso, who stated that 27 people were rescued alive and nine others lost their lives.

Officials revealed that the collapsed structure had previously been identified as distressed and marked for demolition, with occupants directed to vacate. Omotoso said some residents returned after initially leaving, leading to the tragic...