A survivor has been found alive 11 days after a fire outbreak led to the collapse of a building on Lagos Island.
The incident occurred at the Great Nigeria House, located in a busy market area on Lagos Island, and affected traders and residents in the area.
Reports said the individual was trapped beneath the rubble and was discovered during ongoing rescue operations, days after many had assumed no survivors remained.
The survivor was rescued alive after spending several days under the debris.
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The building reportedly caught fire and collapsed on Christmas Eve, causing panic among residents, traders, and passersby.
The rescue has drawn reactions online. One commentator wrote, “It’s indeed God’s intervention,” while others raised concerns over the pace of the rescue efforts.
Investigations into the cause of the fire and the building collapse are ongoing, as the rescue has brought a measure of relief amid the incident on Lagos Island.