Three dead and 12 rescued after Ogun building collapse

A building collapse in Ajuwon, Ogun State, has resulted in three fatalities and 12 successful rescues, prompting a multi-state emergency response and a state-ordered investigation. The two-storey structure on Baale Road collapsed on the afternoon of Monday, July 27, 2026, following a heavy downpour and thunderstorms in the area.

According to official statements, the Ogun State Government immediately activated its emergency response upon the incident. Officials from multiple state ministries, the Ogun State Emergency Management Agency, security forces, and local government were deployed to the scene. The state's Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, with support from a contractor, deployed heavy equipment including payloaders and excavators to begin search and recovery operations within minutes.

In a demonstration of interstate cooperation, Ogun State authorities subsequently requested assistance from the Lagos State Government. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) responded, deploying a rescue team with specialized heavy-duty equipment to the site on the morning of Tuesday, July 28. By the time the Lagos team arrived, Ogun State officials reported that their...