Another building collapse in Lagos

Lagos State has recorded another building collapse. In the few hours of Saturday, a house caved at Orisha community in Magodo as Four persons were feared dead.

The latest collapse happened at Rademo Street, behind Recreation Center, Ita Elewa, Ikorodu. Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, said it was caused by the day’s torrential rain.

General Manager, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, told newsmen that the state will ensure full implementation of the existing laws in order to avert further cases.

He said the law not only stipulated removal of debris after rescue, but also included seizure of such property for constituting risk to other residents within the immediate environment and those close to the building as at the time of the incident.