The Nigerian Navy successfully extracted and evacuated numerous individuals trapped under a collapsed building in the Alakija area of Lagos State during a coordinated multi-agency search-and-rescue operation. According to a formal disclosure by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the emergency response team immediately mobilized to the site after receiving an urgent distress notification regarding the structural failure.

Upon arrival, naval first responders integrated with alternative civic rescue teams to comb through the wreckage for survivors. The recovered individuals were immediately transported to the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital in Ojo, Lagos, where clinical teams provided critical emergency treatments and ongoing stabilization care. Folorunsho praised the tactical precision, professionalism, and dedication of the deployed units, emphasizing that their rapid intervention directly prevented further loss of life.

In light of the successful mission, Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Idi Abbas highly commended the bravery and efficiency shown by both the active field operators and the base medical personnel at the Ojo facility. He noted that the seamless collaboration between military assets, external emergency response agencies, and local community members proved vital to maximizing survival outcomes.

Expressing deep condolences to the affected families, the naval leadership extended wishes for a swift rehabilitation process to all injured parties. Additionally, the maritime force reiterated its enduring commitment to delivering civil protection, disaster management resources, and critical humanitarian assistance across the federation whenever required by national constitutional guidelines.

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The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish all structurally distressed buildings previously marked for removal in the Alakija area of Amuwo-Odofin following the collapse of a three-storey building that claimed nine lives. Authorities said the action is part of efforts to prevent similar tragedies and strengthen building safety enforcement across the state.

The government disclosed the decision during an inspection of the collapse site, expressing condolences to the families of the victims and reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives and property through strict compliance with building regulations.

According to state officials, emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Lagos State Building Control Agency, security agencies, and other responders, rescued 27 people alive from the rubble. However, nine persons lost their lives in the incident.

Authorities revealed that the collapsed structure had earlier been identified as distressed and marked for evacuation. However, some occupants allegedly returned to the building despite warnings to vacate the premises. The government stressed that no economic activity or business interest should take precedence over human life.

The state also warned that anyone found violating building regulations or obstructing enforcement activities would face prosecution. Officials further condemned the construction and occupation of buildings located beneath high-tension electricity lines, describing the practice as dangerous and unacceptable.

Building collapses remain a recurring concern in Lagos, prompting repeated calls for stricter regulatory oversight, improved project supervision, and compliance with approved building standards to reduce risks to residents and property owners

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The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish all buildings identified as structurally distressed around the site of the collapsed three-storey building in Alakija, Satellite Town, as part of efforts to prevent future disasters.

The government also vowed to prosecute the owners of the collapsed structure and any other individuals found to have violated building regulations or obstructed enforcement actions.

Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this on Friday while inspecting the site on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

According to him, the governor is deeply saddened by the incident and has extended condolences to the families of the victims.

Omotoso revealed that 27 people were rescued alive from the rubble, while nine others lost their lives during the rescue operation.

Emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), the Police, the Command and Control Centre, and the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps, remained at the scene to complete recovery efforts.

“Governor Sanwo-Olu is saddened by this incident. He sends his condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones,” Omotoso said.

He disclosed that the collapsed building had previously been identified as structurally distressed and marked for demolition, with occupants directed to vacate the premises.

“This tragedy should not have happened. The building had been marked as distressed and occupants were asked to move out, but the directive was ignored. Livelihoods were unfortunately prioritised over lives,” he stated.

The commissioner announced that all other buildings already marked as unsafe within the vicinity would be demolished without delay to protect lives and property.

He further stated that the owners of the collapsed structure, as well as owners of other distressed buildings found culpable, would face prosecution under Lagos State laws.

“Anyone found to have violated building regulations or frustrated enforcement efforts will be prosecuted. Owners of the collapsed and other distressed buildings will be held accountable under the law,” he said.

Omotoso also condemned the construction of buildings beneath high-tension electricity lines, describing the practice as dangerous and unacceptable.

“You cannot build under high-tension power lines. It is dangerous and unacceptable in any civilised society. It shows a disregard for the law, and the government will not tolerate it,” he added.

He noted that investigations into the cause of the collapse were ongoing while survivors continued to receive medical treatment at various hospitals.

The commissioner advised residents occupying buildings around the affected area to relocate immediately and comply with safety directives issued by the authorities.

He also commended emergency responders for their professionalism and dedication throughout the rescue mission.

Similarly, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, praised first responders and security agencies for their tireless efforts during the operation, which continued until the structure was completely brought down.

Also present during the inspection was the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Gbenga Oyerinde, who lauded the coordinated response of emergency agencies in managing the disaster.

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