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Lagos: Three escape death as building under construction collapses

By Emmanuel Oluwadola

April 15, 2025
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Lagos: Three escape death as building under construction collapses
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Three construction workers narrowly escaped death after a three-storey building under construction collapsed on Agarawu Street, off Aroloya Central Mosque, Idumota, Lagos.

It was gathered that the building, which was surrounded by three existing two-storey structures, collapsed around 2:00 p.m. while work was ongoing on the second level.

According to the Guardian, eyewitnesses said falling debris narrowly missed residents living opposite the site, with concrete crashing into a nearby sitting room.

Worshippers in the adjacent mosque were also reported to have escaped unhurt.

A resident of the area, ShehuToheeb, reportedly expressed shock over the incident, stating that the building had appeared structurally sound.

“The workers were preparing to commence the third decking. Luckily, the three construction workers were rescued alive. We’re grateful no one was hurt, especially as many people live around the area, though most were away on Sunday,” he said.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), in its preliminary report, said the immediate cause of the collapse was yet to be determined.

It noted that further investigations would be carried out to uncover both the immediate and underlying causes.

A report revealed that officials of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) were present at the scene to collect building materials for laboratory analysis, while personnel from the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) were also on-site to clear the debris.

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