The Lagos State Government has commenced a manhunt for the owner of the collapsed three-storey building on Oremeta Street, Ojodu, which claimed two lives and left 24 others injured.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:32 a.m. on Saturday, April 19. The structure, which housed a restaurant, came down suddenly, prompting emergency response teams to rush to the scene for rescue operations.

Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, confirmed the development, stating that the government is determined to uncover the cause of the collapse and hold the building owner accountable.

“There is a procedure if there is any building collapse. The state government will find out how it happened,” Omotoso said. “Naturally, the law will take its course — the owner of the building will face the law.”

Emergency responders confirmed that while 24 persons were rescued, two others were not so lucky and were declared dead at the scene.

The state government has reiterated its commitment to enforcing building safety regulations and prosecuting those who flout the law, especially in the wake of recurring building collapses across Lagos.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the building’s ownership to come forward as investigations continue.