A tragic incident has occurred in the Ojodu Berger area of Lagos as the popular Equal Right Restaurant & Bar, located on Oremeta Street, completely collapsed just hours ago, leaving many people feared trapped beneath the rubble.
Eyewitnesses described the moment of the collapse as sudden and terrifying, with loud cracks preceding the total cave-in of the once-busy structure. The bar and restaurant, known for drawing large evening crowds, was reportedly filled with patrons at the time of the incident.
Emergency responders, including officials from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the fire service, and local security operatives, have since arrived at the scene and commenced rescue operations. As of the time of this report, the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed, but rescue efforts are ongoing.
Panic has gripped residents of Oremeta Street and surrounding neighborhoods, as family members and friends of those believed to be inside the building scramble for information and pray for positive news.
Locals have raised concerns over the structural integrity of buildings in the area, calling for immediate inspections to prevent a repeat of this tragic event.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the possible cause of the collapse, though speculation ranges from poor construction standards to possible structural fatigue.
