There was palpable panic as a three-storey building collapsed in Alakija area, Ojo LGA, Lagos in the early hours of Thursday. Several people were feared trapped beneath the rubble. The incident occurred at about 11:40am Thursday morning.

The exact number of victims is still unclear as rescue operation was yet to commence.

Anxious residents and bystanders have gathered around the site, waiting for intervention as fears grow for those trapped.

Authorities said rescue operations are expected to begin shortly. Details on casualties or what caused the collapse are still unavailable, but officials say efforts are intensifying to account for everyone under the debris.