A three-storey building has collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos, leaving several people trapped under the rubble as emergency responders continue a frantic rescue operation.

The building reportedly came down around 11:40 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Old Ojo Road, near Alakija Bus Stop, off the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in the Satellite Town area.

Videos from the scene showed a terrifying moment as a huge cloud of dust covered the area, with residents and traders running for safety while the collapsed structure turned into a pile of debris close to nearby shops and busy roads.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said it received a distress call at about 11:37 a.m. and arrived at the scene around 11:49 a.m. to begin rescue operations.

So far, at least 10 people have reportedly been rescued alive from the collapsed building and taken for medical attention.
The ongoing operation involves several emergency agencies, including the Federal Fire Service, Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Navy, Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, and the Nigerian Red Cross.

Authorities are still searching through the debris, while the exact number of people trapped and the total casualty figure remain unknown.

The incident has caused panic among residents, with many expressing shock over the collapse of a building located in such a busy commercial area.

The tragedy has also renewed concerns over recurring building collapses in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, with experts often pointing to issues such as poor construction practices, use of substandard materials, weak enforcement, and rapid urban development.