15 rescued, one dead after Lagos 3‑storey mall collapses; witnesses heard noise inside

*’My boss packed out saying the building will collapse’

By Florencemary Nwabueze

Eyewitnesses and survivors describe the horror at the three‑storey mall that collapsed near Oluti Bus Stop on Old Ojo Road, opposite Eternal Oil Filling Station in Lagos. One reported hearing a victim making noises from inside the rubble.

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The collapse occurred on Thursday morning at Alakija in Ori‑Ade Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, and 15 people have been rescued while one remains confirmed dead.

According to a police officer at the scene, who spoke on condition of anonymity, about 15 people—including children and infants—have been rescued so far. However, several others remain trapped beneath the rubble as emergency responders work tirelessly to reach them.

The Police, Fire and Rescue Service, military, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), LASEMA, LNSC, and other response teams are currently at the scene, with rescue operations ongoing.

I can here someone making noises from inside – Eyewitness

Musa, an eyewitness who was passing by on his motorcycle, recounted the terrifying moment: “I was going to Mile 2 when I suddenly heard noise behind me. I drove to the front quickly and then turned back. Then saw that the mall had collapsed.”

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