Tragedy struck the Ota-Ona area of Ikorodu in Lagos State as a building collapsed, resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries. The devastating incident has left the community in shock and mourning.
Details of the collapse were shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by a user identified as @ChuksEricE, who posted two videos depicting the aftermath and the frantic rescue efforts at the scene.
In the videos, a large crowd can be seen gathered around the rubble, with many individuals urgently trying to pull victims trapped under the debris to safety. The rescue efforts captured the raw desperation and urgency as bystanders and emergency responders worked tirelessly to save lives.
One particular clip shows a victim being carefully extracted from the wreckage and swiftly carried away for emergency medical treatment, highlighting the critical nature of the situation.
According to the accompanying post, several people have lost their lives due to the collapse, while others remain injured and in need of urgent care.
As news of the disaster spread across social media, countless users expressed their shock, sorrow, and sympathy in the comments section, reflecting the widespread concern for those affected by the tragedy.
Below are some reactions from the public:
@IamtheOYE: “People wey wan follow igbos drag…Ordinary bungalow dey collapse but onitsha has been standing since rock of ages. Buy Ibeto cement,you say na aboki own you want.”
@Mr_Awa20: “Something dey happen for lagos.”
@iffeanyichukwu: “Stop painting Lagos bad.”
WATCH VIDEO:
Many feared trapped as uncompleted building cøllapses in Ota-Ona area of Ikorodu, Lagos State this afternoon 💔🥲 pic.twitter.com/7RxwP9bp8O
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) May 27, 2025