One Dead, Three Rescued As Two-Storey Building Collapses In Fadeyi, Lagos

One adult male has been confirmed dead, while three adult males were rescued alive following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction at Akinola Street, off Ikorodu Road, Fadeyi area of Lagos State.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026, exactly at 12:51 a.m.

According to the preliminary report released by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, upon arrival of the Agency’s response team at the scene, it was observed that a two-storey building under construction had collapsed.

Regarding the cause of the collapse, the Agency said it cannot be ascertained at present.

On casualties and salvage, emergency responders are making frantic efforts to ascertain the number of people, on-site workers, trapped beneath the collapsed structure.

The statement confirmed that three adult males have been rescued alive while one adult male was recovered dead. Operations are still ongoing.

Actions taken by responders include: coordinated search of the incident scene to ensure prompt rescue of victims trapped under the collapsed building; management of the incident scene to ensure a successful operation; and coordination with stakeholders to ensure a smooth operation.

Responders at the scene include LASEMA, LRU Paramedics, Lagos State Fire Service, LASAMBUS and the Nigeria Police Force, Alakara Division.

The status of operations is that coordinated search and rescue is ongoing with the Agency’s excavator.

Dr Femi Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, confirmed the statement.