Panic gripped residents of Ota-Ona area in Ikorodu, Lagos State on Tuesday when an uncompleted two-storey building suddenly collapsed, leaving an unknown number of people trapped beneath the rubble.

The building, located opposite the Mobil Filling Station (formerly known as Bugon Filling Station), came down unexpectedly, triggering immediate rescue efforts by emergency response teams.

According to reports, five victims have been successfully rescued alive from the debris as of the time of this report. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the exact number of people still trapped under the collapsed structure.

Emergency teams are currently working tirelessly at the site, searching through the rubble in hopes of finding and rescuing more survivors. The cause of the building collapse has not been officially determined as investigations are still ongoing.

This incident adds to the growing list of building collapses in Lagos State, raising concerns about construction standards and regulatory oversight in Nigeria's commercial hub.

Residents and eyewitnesses gathered around the scene as rescue operations continued. Local authorities have urged people to stay clear of the area to allow emergency workers unhindered access to the site.

BenriNews will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available regarding the rescue efforts and the condition of those affected by this unfortunate incident.