Three-Storey Building Collapses In Ojo, Lagos

A three-storey building which was already marked for demolition by a building regulation agency in Lagos State, on Tuesday subscribed to a partial collapse in Ojo area of Lagos. It was reported that there was no casualties in the incident as residents had already vacated the building located at 21, Saka Okoro St., Ilufe Road, Alaba International Market, Ojo.

The spokesman, National Emergency Management Agency, Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye, said that Lagos State Building Control Agency (LABCA) had marked the collapsed building for demolition three months ago. He added that the building might not have collapsed if the owner had complied with laws regulating construction in the state. “All residents of the structure had evacuated the building since Monday evening, when it started manifesting distress signs. Operations are, however, ongoing at the premises for the retrieval of personal properties of the occupants,” Farinloye said.