A two-story building on Amusu Street in Orile Iganmu, Lagos, collapsed yesterday due to structural distress. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
Incident Details:
- Location: Amusu Street, Orile Iganmu, Lagos
- Building Type: 2-story residential building
- Cause: Structural distress
- Casualties: None reported
LASEMA Response:
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) responded promptly, ensuring everyone’s safety.
Previous Warnings:
Occupants had been served notice to vacate due to the building’s poor condition, but some refused to leave.
Additional Measures:
LASEMA assessed adjacent buildings, finding another 2-story building distressed and uninhabitable. Occupants were evacuated.
Recent Incidents:
This incident follows a July building collapse in Maryland, Lagos, which claimed three lives.
The frequency of building collapses highlights the need for stricter regulations and enforcement.
Sources:
– Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA)
– Head of Public Affairs, Nosa Okunbor
