Three adult males were injured after a one-storey building under construction collapsed in Mushin, Lagos. Emergency services responded quickly, rescuing victims and launching investigations into the cause of the collapse.
- The building at 96 Ishaga Road collapsed on Sunday, opposite Idi Araba Central Mosque in Mushin.
- Victims were treated on-site before being transferred to a hospital by LASAMBUS officials.
- Multiple agencies including LASEMA and Fire Services conducted rescue operations as investigations commenced.
Residents described a sudden crash and panic, with bystanders helping until emergency responders arrived. A local shop owner said construction had been ongoing for weeks without visible safety signs. “We were lucky more people weren’t inside,” he added.
What structural lapses led to this collapse—and how can Lagos enforce safer construction practices? With a recent history of building failures, renewed scrutiny on construction oversight is inevitable.
