Eight persons have been injured after another
building collapsed today, the Mafoluku area of Oshodi in Lagos State.
Director-General
of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Oke Osanyintolu,
confirmed this to Channels Television.
Speaking
further, he blamed the collapse on poor maintenance, adding that integrity
tests will be carried out on adjacent buildings to ascertain their suitability
and durability
According to him, no death was recorded.
However, occupants have been evacuated as the building is expected to be pulled
down to ensure the safety of people living in the area.
He says
council officials have also been directed to ensure proper maintenance of
drainages around the area.
Culled from Channels Television
