Several individuals have been hospitalized following the collapse of a building early Thursday morning on Adeniji Adele Road in Isale Eko, Lagos Island. Emergency teams, including the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and the Nigerian Police, responded promptly to the incident. Updates from LASTMA on social media indicated that victims trapped under the debris were successfully rescued and transported to local hospitals for treatment.
They reported no disruption to traffic in the area, as personnel were on-site to manage the situation. While the precise number of casualties remains unverified, officials continue to conduct search and rescue operations. To facilitate movement, LASTMA has redirected traffic from Zenith through Oba’s Palace, utilizing Enu Owa. The cause of the collapse has not yet been disclosed, but structural integrity and aging buildings are common issues in the vicinity. The site has been secured, with emergency services still active as of the latest report.
