We warned occupants to vacate collapsed building – Lagos official
Occupants of a three- storey building that collapsed in Apongbon area of Lagos Island on Monday failed to heed repeated warnings to vacate the house, an official of the state building control agency has said. LASBCA Acting General Manager, Oyewale Joseph, told journalists that the building collapsed due to weak foundation and use of substandard materials. Two people died, while 14 others were rescued from the debris when the building under renovation collapsed at Daddy Alaja Street in Apongbon area of Lagos Island on Monday. Joseph said, “Before now, LABSCA district office on Lagos Island had served all statutory notices on this very building and having served all the notices, we have also sealed the building twice. “Last week Friday the building in question was sealed off and all the occupants were chased out by LABSCA enforcement team. “The developer took advantage of the long weekend and began illegal renovation of this building. There is no renovation permit and the...
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