A mosque in the Papa Ajao area of Lagos State collapsed on Sunday, 26th May 2024, during afternoon prayers, resulting in casualties.
Initial reports suggested many persons died, but later updates from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, confirmed that there was only one fatality.
Rescue efforts are still ongoing to locate and assist other survivors trapped under the rubble.
LASEMA officials stated that a nearby excavator accidentally struck the one-story mosque, causing the collapse.
Five people were rushed to the hospital immediately, and a total of ten were believed to be trapped initially.
Emergency responders are using heavy machinery to clear debris and search for survivors.
The Lagos State Police and other agencies, including the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, are also at the scene assisting with the rescue operation.
Ezinwanne Onwuka, senior staff reporter and columnist with WAP is a Nigerian-based writer and content developer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Her interests include reading, writing, researching and graphic designing.
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