Fourteen people have been pulled from the rubble after a building under construction collapsed on Oriwu Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State, on Wednesday, 5th of March 2025.
Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident, stating that the structure gave way around 4:00 PM. Emergency responders were swiftly deployed to the scene, working tirelessly to rescue those trapped.
Hundeyin reported that all 14 survivors had been taken to Lagos Island General Hospital for medical care. He also assured that security operatives remain on-site to support ongoing rescue operations.
He said: “Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have been mobilized to the scene of the collapse of a building under construction at Oriwu Street, Lekki Phase 1 which occurred at about 1600hrs today.
“A total of fourteen persons have so far been rescued and taken to Lagos Island General Hospital for treatment.
“Meanwhile, operatives of the Command remain on ground to provide security for the ongoing rescue operation.”
While the cause of the collapse remains unknown, authorities are expected to launch an investigation into the incident.
