Lagos: Tears as 2 confirmed dead, many injured as building under construction collapses

  • A building collapse in Ikota, Lekki, Lagos State, on January 28, 2025, left two dead and five others seriously injured, with some still feared trapped under the rubble
  • NEMA confirmed the recovery of two bodies: an adult male and a young boy. Five injured workers were rescued and hospitalized, while search and rescue efforts continue
  • LASEMA joined the rescue operations, deploying heavy-duty equipment, while both agencies vowed to conduct a full investigation to determine the cause of the collapse

Ajah, Lagos state – A tragic building collapse in the Ikota area of Lekki, Ajah, Lagos State, has resulted in the deaths of two individuals.

The two-storey structure, still under construction, caved in on Tuesday, January 28, leaving five workers seriously injured and others feared trapped beneath the rubble.