PHOTOS: Many Feared Dead As Building Collapses At TB Joshua’s Synagogue Church HQ ;NEMA Explains The Reason For The Collapse

15 people are reported dead and many others trapped following the collapse of a 6-storey building in the premises of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, (SCOAN), Ejigbo in Lagos.

A rescue operation was underway in Lagos on Friday after a building linked to the Nigerian preacher’s megachurch collapsed, the country’s emergency relief agency said.


The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said the building — a guesthouse for foreign members of preacher TB Joshua’s The Synagogue Church of All nations — came down in the Ikotun area of the city.

TB Joshua, dubbed “The Prophet”, is one of Nigeria’s most famous preachers and televangelists with thousands of followers across the world, attracted by his purported healing powers and prophecies.

The church hosts thousands of national and international visitors every year.

“People travel from around the world to witness and receive from the mighty work that God is doing in the life of Prophet TB Joshua,” it states.

In a related development, The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has given more insights on the building that collapsed in the premises of the Synagogue Church in Lagos on Friday.

According to NEMA spokesman, Ibrahim Farinloye, the building was originally two story raised to five.

“ The additional three was being constructed when it collapsed around 1p.m Friday afternoon.

“ The church members have been very aggressive and tried attacking emergency responders.
“ Before emergency responders arrival, about 15 are said to have being rescued alive and three dead.
“ Rescues have rescued three and three dead.

“ Many are said to trapped still.” Farinloye stated in an sms message.