Lagos Averts Imminent Building Collapse As LASBCA Removes Defective Structure

• The building was removed before its expected collapse.

• The building is one of the 349 distressed structures recently published by LASBCA.

• LASBCA has also arrested a man for illegal dredging.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has averted an imminent building collapse by embarking on a manual removal of a critically distressed building at 13, Rasaki Bello Street, off Alhaji Lawal Street, Ketu, Lagos.

The LASBCA General Manager, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, stated that the agency had earlier identified and listed the building amongst the 349 distressed structures recently published by the agency.

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Oki noted that the building was structurally unstable and dangerous for human habitation, hence the need to quickly evacuate the residents and begin the demolition process.

He further stated that the weak state of the building prompted the officials of the agency to opt for manual demolition.

The LASBCA boss, therefore, urged property owners and developers, especially those whose buildings are exhibiting signs of distress to carry out necessary tests in other to check the structural stability of the properties now that the rainy season is upon us.

In a separate development, LASBCA officials have arrested Mr. Francis Umeh, who is suspected to be the owner of a site at 313 Cl, Banana Island, for illegal dredging activities preparatory to commence building construction.

Speaking on the arrest, Oki said the suspect was arrested following a tip-off by well-meaning Lagosians on the activities of the dredgers which could lead to disaster if not properly handled.

He reiterated the need for anyone intending to commence building construction to abide by the building codes of the State which includes obtaining necessary permits and Authorisation of the property from start to finish.

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The LASBCA GM maintained that failure to do this would lead to the sealing of the site, outright removal, arrest and prosecution as prescribed by the law.

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