Panic erupted in Lagos State on Thursday after a three storey building collapsed in the Alakija area, leaving many people feared trapped beneath the rubble.
The incident occurred on Thursday, though the exact number of victims trapped in the debris could not be immediately confirmed at the time of this report.
Authorities are yet to determine the cause of the building collapse.
Emergency responders are expected to begin rescue operations as efforts intensify to account for all persons believed to be trapped under the debris.
Residents in the area have expressed growing concern as rescue teams work to assess the extent of the damage and locate possible survivors.
