Panic broke out in the Alakija area of Lagos State on Thursday after a three-storey building suddenly collapsed, leaving an unknown number of people feared trapped beneath the debris.
The incident reportedly occurred around 11:40 a.m., although the exact number of victims caught in the rubble had not been confirmed at the time of reporting.
Residents and passersby gathered around the scene shortly after the collapse, anxiously awaiting the arrival of emergency responders and rescue teams.
As of the latest update, no official information had been released regarding casualties, injuries or the possible cause of the building failure.
Authorities are expected to begin rescue efforts as concerns grow over the fate of those believed to be trapped under the wreckage.
