Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has ordered an investigation into the collapse of a two-storey building at Baale Road, Ajuwon, in Ifo Local Government Area of the state.
The building collapsed on Monday afternoon following heavy rainfall.
Preliminary findings by a multi-agency investigation team revealed that the structure suffered a catastrophic structural failure, causing the lower floors to sink into the ground, with only portions of the upper slab remaining visible above the debris.
Emergency responders, including officials of the Ogun State Safety Office, State Fire Service, Ministries of Environment, Physical Planning and Urban Development, Works and Infrastructure, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Ifo Local Government Water and Environmental Sanitation Department, immediately mobilised to the scene and commenced coordinated search-and-rescue operations.
Giving an update on Tuesday, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said 12 people had been rescued alive, while three others were confirmed dead.
“Casualty update as of 11:42 a.m.: 12 adults rescued alive, one adult female recovered dead, one baby girl recovered dead and one elderly man, aged 75, recovered dead,” LASEMA stated, adding that rescue and recovery operations were ongoing.
However, Abiodun, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesman, Kayode Akinmade, directed specialists from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, the Ogun State Building Control Agency, the Building Production Management and Material Testing Agency, and other relevant regulatory bodies to conduct comprehensive assessments of the collapsed structure, evaluate soil conditions, examine construction materials, and inspect adjoining buildings to determine whether they have also been compromised.
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Abiodun expressed sadness over the incident and extended his condolences to the family of the deceased, while sympathising with all those affected by the collapse.
He also commended emergency responders, first responders, volunteers and community members for their prompt intervention, which he said led to the successful rescue of several occupants and helped minimise further loss of life.
The governor assured residents that the State Government would provide every necessary support to those affected while investigations continue.
Abiodun stressed that anyone found to have violated approved building regulations, deviated from approved plans, or compromised construction standards would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Abiodun also expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government for its support during the emergency response, describing the collaboration as a demonstration of the strong partnership between both states in protecting lives and property.
Reaffirming its commitment to strengthening enforcement of physical planning regulations across the state, the governor urged property developers, builders, artisans and residents to obtain all statutory approvals before commencing any construction project and to adhere strictly to approved building plans and specifications issued by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.
Abiodun warned that unauthorised alterations to approved building designs, the use of substandard materials, and non-compliance with established construction standards pose grave risks to lives and property.
He stressed that strict adherence to building regulations remains the most effective safeguard against avoidable structural failures.
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