Sari-Iganmu collapsed building: Lagos pulls down distressed structures

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday pulled down a two-storey building at number 18, Amusu Street, Sari-Iganmu, an adjoining residential structure to a building that collapsed earlier.

Recall that a distressed two-storey building was already marked for demolition at number 20 Amusu Street, Orile -Iganmu on Monday. There was no casualty recorded in the incident.

The tragedy was avoided as the building had been evacuated by officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LABSCA) two weeks before the incident over distress state.

The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, has, however, assured that steps were being taken by Governor Bababjide Sanwo-Olu-led administration to secure lives and property of residents.

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The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Femí Oke-Osanyitolu said: “The adjourning two-storey residential structure to the collapsed building, located at no. 18, Amusu Street, Baale Bus Stop, Sari, Iganmu, was served notices by LASBCA, and red-marked as distressed on October 14, 2024.

“Following the red marking which declared the structure as “distressed,” directives to “evacuate immediately” was also issued, after which quit and demolition notices were served and pasted on the affected structure by LASBCA.

“The quit and demolition notices served by LASBCA at no. 18, Amusu Street, was followed with the deconstruction of the affected structure which commenced around 2152 hours on October 14, 2024, by LASEMA.

“LASEMA, Fire Service, LASBCA, and the Police were at the scene to ensure there was no secondary incident.”

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