Lagos to demolish unsafe buildings after Alakija collapse
A three-storey building collapsed in the Alakija area, prompting swift action from the Lagos State Government. Gbenga Omotoso, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, announced that all defective structures in the area will be demolished to prevent future tragedies. He expressed sympathy for the victims' families and assured that a full investigation is underway. The government is warning residents not to ignore evacuation notices on distressed buildings.
What happened
- Gbenga Omotoso stated that 27 people were rescued alive, while nine lost their lives in the collapse.
- The collapsed building had been marked as distressed and residents were previously asked to evacuate.
- Some occupants allegedly returned to the building after initially leaving, leading to the tragedy.
- The government plans to demolish all identified defective buildings in the area to prevent similar incidents.
- A full investigation is ongoing, and anyone found responsible will be prosecuted.
