Lagos investigates Ogba school building collapse, urges compliance
A four-storey building housing a private school and residences collapsed on Adu Street in the Aguda area of Ogba, Lagos. The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) confirmed that no fatalities occurred as students, staff, and residents evacuated before the incident. Authorities are conducting a comprehensive investigation and have advised occupants of nearby buildings to vacate temporarily for safety assessments. LASBCA emphasized the importance of adhering to building regulations and cooperating with ongoing technical checks.
What happened
- The collapsed building accommodated both residential occupants and a private school.
- All students, staff, and residents exited the structure before it caved in, preventing casualties.
- Emergency responders, including LASBCA and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, visited the site to assess the situation.
- Preliminary findings suggest renovation work was ongoing on the ground floor before the collapse.
- Authorities sealed nearby buildings and urged property owners to follow regulatory procedures during construction or renovation.
