Kwara government orders demolition of unsafe building in Ilorin
The Kwara State Government has directed the immediate demolition of a two-storey building in the Oke-Suna area of Ilorin East. The structure was declared unsafe after residents raised concerns about its deteriorating condition and risk of collapse. Jide Aina, General Manager of the Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA), emphasized the danger posed by the building and the need for swift action. The government has also sealed the property and warned that further intervention will occur if the owner does not comply.
What happened
- The Kwara State Government ordered the demolition of a dilapidated two-storey building in Oke-Suna, Ilorin East.
- The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency sealed the building after residents reported its unsafe condition.
- An elderly resident stated that the owner ignored repeated warnings about the building’s structural issues.
- Jide Aina directed the owner to begin immediate demolition, warning of government intervention if ignored.
- The government urged residents to report unsafe structures for prompt action by KWEPA.
