Lagos State Emergency Management Agency officials confirmed fatalities and rescues following a structural failure at 325 Bornu Street in Ebute Meta. Emergency responders saved six individuals from the three-story building wreckage while recovering four deceased victims. Director of Operations Olatunde Akinsanya reported that authorities received emergency notifications at 6:00 PM on Friday and immediately dispatched rescue teams. Multiple agencies collaborated during the response effort, which involved the Lagos State Building Control Agency, police forces, fire services, and Federal Road Safety Corps personnel. Akinsanya emphasized that rapid emergency intervention prevented additional casualties despite the building's occupancy levels during the collapse.
The operations director praised the effectiveness of state emergency services under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration. Rescue teams continue working at the site, while casualty numbers may change as operations progress. Officials stressed that Lagos State maintains advanced equipment for managing such disasters. Authorities assured residents that comprehensive emergency response capabilities remain available throughout the metropolitan area. The coordinated multi-agency approach demonstrated the state's preparedness for managing complex urban emergencies.
The operations director praised the effectiveness of state emergency services under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration. Rescue teams continue working at the site, while casualty numbers may change as operations progress. Officials stressed that Lagos State maintains advanced equipment for managing such disasters. Authorities assured residents that comprehensive emergency response capabilities remain available throughout the metropolitan area. The coordinated multi-agency approach demonstrated the state's preparedness for managing complex urban emergencies.
