LASEMA RESPONDS PROMPTLY TO BUILDING COLLAPSE AT IJEGUN, CLEARS MULTIPLE TRAFFIC INCIDENTS ACROSS LAGOS
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) today, Monday, 26th October, 2026, once again demonstrated the effectiveness of the State's robust emergency response architecture with swift interventions in a building collapse and multiple traffic-related incidents across the metropolis.
The Agency's primary response was to a distress call received at about 1:44pm regarding a building collapse at Adedoyin Street, Ijegun, Ikotun in Alimosho Local Government Area.
The Beta Team from Igando Base was immediately activated and deployed to the scene. Upon arrival, responders discovered a storey building that collapsed while undergoing manual demolition. Preliminary information gathered at the scene revealed that the incident occurred while workers were manually breaking down the structure. Regrettably, one worker was trapped in the rubble while another, who sustained an injury to his hand, had been taken to the hospital for treatment before the arrival of the Agency's Response Team.
The Agency's Response Team, in collaboration with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and LASAMBUS, immediately commenced a coordinated search and rescue operation with utmost professionalism and adherence to safety protocols to ensure the safe recovery of the trapped victim.
The operation is ongoing, and the area has been cordoned off to prevent secondary hazards.
The Lagos State Government assures residents that a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the immediate and remote causes of the collapse and to ensure full compliance with extant building control regulations.
While the rescue operation at Ijegun is ongoing, LASEMA Response Teams across the State have managed and concluded three other incidents with commendable efficiency.
In the early hours of today, the Tiger Team from C3 Base responded to a road traffic accident at Iyana Oworo outward Third Mainland Bridge. The incident, which was reported at about 1:30 a.m., involved a Lexus Jeep with registration number BDG-404 KA.
Upon arrival, the team observed that the vehicle had somersaulted as a result of loss of control due to reckless driving and was badly damaged. One adult male who sustained injuries was rushed to the nearest hospital before the arrival of the Agency's team.
Fortunately, no loss of life was recorded. The Agency's team cordoned off the scene to prevent secondary incidents, managed traffic along the axis and successfully recovered the vehicle off the road with the aid of a private tow truck to a lay-by.
The operation has been concluded, and the corridor has been restored for free vehicular movement.
Similarly, the Whales Team from Epe Base responded to a truck incident at Ayetoro Road, Epe. The team observed an empty gas tanker truck bearing registration number T30015 LA, which had been involved in a lone accident after experiencing brake failure while ascending the hilly Paramount Road near Okeabata Junction.
The truck veered into the road median and blocked approximately ninety-seven per cent of the roadway. No casualties were recorded. The Agency's Response Team, alongside the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service Okeoso Station, immediately secured the scene and secured a private tow van for the recovery of the tanker.
At Arena Oshodi, the Beta Eagle Team from Cappa Base responded to a truck breakdown on the rail track. The truck conveying goods with an unknown registration number broke down on the track as a result of mechanical failure of its propeller, thereby obstructing train movement.
The Agency's Response Team, alongside LASTMA and soldiers, immediately diverted traffic and awaited the arrival of the Agency's heavy-duty equipment, Super Metro, which successfully evacuated the truck off the rail track to a safe lay-by. The operation has been concluded, and both rail and road movements have been fully restored.
The Lagos State Government, under the dynamic leadership of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, commends the dedication and rapid response of LASEMA and all collaborating agencies.
The administration remains resolutely committed to the protection of lives and property and continues to invest in a world-class emergency management system that guarantees prompt response at all times.
The Government reiterates its appeal to all developers, property owners and contractors to strictly comply with building regulations and to engage only certified professionals for demolition and construction works. Motorists are also advised to exercise caution, avoid reckless driving and ensure regular maintenance of their vehicles to prevent avoidable accidents.
The public is enjoined to continue to report all emergencies promptly via the State's toll-free emergency numbers 767 and 112.
Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu
Permanent Secretary
LASEMA
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