The fire started in a two-storey building in the early hours of the morning at a residential area in Lagos. Neighbors said they woke up to the sound of screams and smoke coming from the top floor. While everyone was running out for safety, one man did something nobody expected.
Eyewitnesses say the man climbed up the burning building without any safety gear. He found a crying baby trapped on the balcony. According to the video, he grabbed the baby, held it close to his chest, and used one hand to hang from the edge of the balcony.
“He stayed there for hours, holding that baby and swinging with just one hand,” said a woman who lives nearby. “The fire was getting worse and the smoke was everywhere, but he refused to let go.”
The crowd below screamed and begged him to come down, but there was no ladder or proper help available immediately. Eventually, emergency responders arrived and rescued them both with a crane.
The video of the man hanging with one hand while holding the baby has shocked and inspired many. People are calling him a true hero. Some say he deserves an award from the state government for his bravery and quick thinking.
“We don’t know his name yet, but Lagos will never forget what he did today,” said another witness.
Many Nigerians online are praising the man as a symbol of courage and sacrifice. Hashtags like #LagosHero and #BraveMan are now trending.
As investigations into the cause of the fire begin, one thing is clear: this man saved a life, and the whole country is watching.
Trending Video: Brave Lagos Man Hangs from Burning Building to Save Babyhttps://t.co/F1xyB0WeBE pic.twitter.com/5mfESc59yf
— Naijausers™ (@Naijausers_) May 21, 2025
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