The Nigerian Navy said it rescued and evacuated several victims of a building collapse at Alakija, Lagos State, to the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Ojo, following a joint multi-agency search-and-rescue operation.

According to a statement issued yesterday by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the rescue operation was launched immediately after the Navy received a distress call about the incident.

He said naval personnel were swiftly mobilised to the scene, where they joined other emergency responders in the search-and-rescue effort.

Folorunsho said the rescued victims were taken to the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Ojo, Lagos, where they received emergency treatment and continued medical care from the hospital’s medical team.

“Through their prompt intervention, professionalism and dedication, several victims were successfully rescued from the debris and evacuated for urgent medical attention,” he said.

The Navy said it remains committed to ensuring that all those affected receive the necessary medical support.

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, commended the courage, professionalism and dedication displayed by the rescue team and the medical personnel of the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Ojo, for their swift response to the emergency.

He also appreciated the cooperation of other emergency response agencies and members of the public, whose collective efforts contributed to the success of the rescue operation.

The Navy extended its heartfelt sympathy to the families of those affected by the incident and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.

The service reaffirmed its readiness to continue providing humanitarian assistance and support to civil authorities whenever called upon, in line with its constitutional responsibilities.