Information reaching TheNewsGuru.com, TNG has it that a 21-storey building under construction in Gerrard Road, Ikoyi area of Lagos State just collapsed.
According to reports, some workers were trapped in the rubles.
The details of the casualties is still sketchy but a video from the scene suggests that the owner of the structure is trapped in there.
Emergency workers, it was learnt, were yet to get to the scene at the time of this report.
More details soon…
One person has been confirmed dead following a building collapse in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
The affected storey building located along Fanibi Junction within Akure metropolis collapsed while the occupants were fast asleep.
A body of a woman was retrieved from the debris while members of her family were said to be trapped.
According to reports residents within the area trooped to the scene to help in the rescue operation.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Thursday, said the country may witness plane crashes following the onset of rainfall.
The prediction, according to the agency is due to the volume of rainfall witnessed in some parts of the country and how the runways are constructed.
The agency also said the above-normal rainfall could lead to the erosion of roads and bridges which would hinder the movement of people, goods and services across the country.
The Director-General of NEMA, Ahmed Habib disclosed this in Abuja at the presentation of disaster risk management implications of the 2021 seasonal climate prediction and annual flood outlook.
He said: “Squall lines, thunderstorm, wind shear, microburst, flash floods can affect runways thereby disrupting landing and take-off of aircraft, causing a delay in flights, affecting sensors along runways and can lead to plane crashes in some cases.”
On the impact of the rainfall on other infrastructure, he said: “Flooding due to the predicted above-normal rainfall could erode roads and bridges which could hinder the movement of people, goods and services.
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“Jetties may also be washed away which would result in economic loss.”
The DG, however, said the document presented would help in the mapping out of communities at risk and safe locations for the setting up of temporary shelters.
Habib also said the document would enable relevant agencies to plan for stockpiling of relief materials for timely intervention to persons that would be affected by floods and other disasters.
He added that the document contains recommendations targeted at guiding decision-makers at all levels of governments to avert adverse consequences, mitigate disaster risk, safeguard food security.
Recall that the 2021 Annual Flood Outlook released by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), predicted that 121 local government areas in 27 states including the FCT fall within highly probable risk areas in the country.
Seven people have been confirmed dead and 20 others injured in Sunday’s collapsed building in Obalende, Eti-Osa area of Lagos State.
Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu confirmed that seven dead bodies had been removed from the debris so far.
He said 10 people with minor injuries were treated and discharged while another 10 with severe injuries were transferred to the hospital for treatment.
Oke-Osanyintolu said of the seven death, six were male and one female.
“Joint responders are working on the site with agency equipment on ground.
“The Agency wishes to bring to the attention of the public that the building, in fact had been sealed by LASBCA and the owner had commenced clandestine operations early hours of Sunday morning.
“These illegal activities directly led to this unfortunate incident which has led to loss of lives and multiple injuries,” he lamented.
About five persons have reportedly died in a building collapse incident in Aba, the commercial nerve of Abia State.
According to reports, the building collapsed on Wednesday after a heavy rain that fell throughout Tuesday. Eyewitness account say one person who was rescued from the rumble, is receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.
Sources informed the incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday after torrential rain on Tuesday.
It was gathered the deceased and survivor were homeless residents that usually take refuge in the building still undergoing construction at night.
The cause of the collapse has been attributed to the use of substandard materials by the contractor.
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One person died and four others were injured after a building collapsed in Okwe, Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State.
It was gathered that the one-storey building was originally a car park which was remodelled. It was being roofed when it collapsed. The owner, Capt. Sam Akaraiwe (rtd), supervised the work.
The structure was being built in a compacted space in the compound with two structures – an uncompleted decked building and a bungalow where the owner resides. Another structure at decking level was also being built in the limited space.
Neighbours tried to rescue those trapped in the rubbles before rescue workers arrived with two excavators.
Akaraiwe was injured on the head. His ringing phone helped rescue workers to locate him in the debris.
A survivor, Ike Ifenacho, said he was on the roof doing skeletal wood work when he noticed the building was caving in and so jumped off. He sustained minor injuries on his jaw and leg.
An eyewitness, Friday James, said he heard a big bang and ran out of his house. He quickly mobilised others with shovel and started digging to rescue those trapped under.
According to him, three persons were rescued while one person was brought out dead.
Chairman of Oshimili council Uche Osadebe blamed the collapse to the use of substandard materials and self-supervision. He added that the building was also not approved by relevant government ministries and agencies.
An official of Red Cross and Leader of Disaster Management Team in the council, Sunday Moses, and Head of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Okpor Daniel said four persons were rescued alive while one was brought out dead from the rubble.
The Builder, Construction and Skilled Artisans Association of Nigeria (BACSAAN) has attributed selfishness of contractors as the major factor responsible for the incessant collapse of buildings in Nigeria.
Members of BACSAAN comprise bricklayers, carpenters, welders, plumbers, tilers, Aluminium, block makers among others.
The National President of BACSAAN, Alhaji Fasasi Muhammad-Jamiu stated this on Sunday during the South West meeting of the association in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Muhammed-Jamiu said that some contractors intentionally provide substandard building materials for use at building sites in order to make more profit.
“The selfish interest of some contractors is responsible for collapsed buildings in Nigeria. We are the ones using the materials and we know materials that are of good quality.
“A lot of these contractors bring inferior materials to the site and if we refuse to use them, they will not give us the work again and give them to other people who will collect the job because of hunger.
“If the Federal Government mandates the association to monitor building materials at sites in Nigeria, we will make sure building collapse is reduced or eradiated in Nigeria,” the BACSAAN president said.
The national president further said that artisans employed by contractors were often overworked and not even paid amounts commensurate to the work done.
He said that the contractors make a lot of money to the detriment of artisans, resulting to suffering and financial challenges of members of the association who are used as slaves in making the profit.
Also speaking, the National Secretary of the association, Jubril Are, said though not all members of the association had formal education, but the fact was that members learnt on the job and were quite competent.
“What we are trying to do now is, we are training and retraining our people and we want government to give us land or a place we can use as vocational school and then you recruit those you want for any project.
“If the government gives us contract, we can do it. Just test us and give it to us and let the so called professionals come and check if we have not done an excellent job.
“Artisans are the ones working, but some people are taking the credit. We want our people to work, gain and improve themselves; educationally, we are training them,” Are said.
In his contribution, the Oyo State Coordinator of the association, Alhaji Sabitu Salawu, urged members to be patient, saying the leaders of the association had sought the support of government to come to their aid.
“My advise to our members is for them to be patient, we are trying to talk to the government for them to come to our aid, not by giving us money but jobs.
“Very soon Oyo state government will start building and the artisans in the state will gain from it. The government will use them for the job,” Salawu said.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Saturday rescued six people alive, underneath the rubbles of a three-story building which collapsed on Freeman Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State.
The agency also recovered the body of a child who died in the collapsed building.
Three storey building collapsed early Saturday morning at 20 Freeman street, Lagos Island. The Lagos State emergency team are battling to rescue the victims.
LASG needs to do a thorough audit of these Lagos Island structures. pic.twitter.com/GY0jHkYgw9
— Gbemi Dennis™ (@GbemiDennis) July 11, 2020
It was gathered that the building suffered total collapse leaving its occupants trapped as they were fast asleep at about 1.00 am.
The immediate neighbours of the victims were said to have alerted emergency responders about the incident but on arrival, the first victim to be recovered was a male child who could not withstand the situation and was pronounced dead.
However, the six other occupants of the building who were rescued alive were been treated by Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS), while the casualty was deposited at a morgue.
Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning, Nigeria Police and other relevant agencies also joined in the search and rescue operation at the scene.
LASEMA Director-General Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu who confirmed the incident also said investigations will be conducted to unravel the cause of the incident.
Two children were on Wednesday confirmed dead and 10 others injured after a story building collapsed in Lagos.
The sad incident occurred at 46, Gafari Balogun Street Ogudu, around 12:30pm.
It was gathered that the edifice collapsed following a mudslide which was occasioned by a heavy downpour.
Director General (DG) Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu said the two children were extricated from the rubble.
He said the mudslide hit the building from the rear, trapping the kids- a boy and a girl.
Oke-Osanyintolu said all those who sustained injuries were treated on the spot and discharged, adding that the scene has been cordoned off.
He said: “The LASEMA Response Team received a distress call at 12:40pm about a collapsed building at 46, Gafari Balogun Street Ogudu. On arrival at the scene by agency responders, it was observed that a building collapsed as a result of a mudslide at the rear of the building caused by heavy rainfall.
“The agents were informed that two children, one male and one female, were trapped and immediately commenced a search and rescue operation. Unfortunately, they were found dead.”
Two children were confirmed dead and 10 others injured after a story building collapsed in Lagos on Wednesday.
The incident occurred at 46, Gafari Balogun Street Ogudu, around 12:30pm.
It was gathered that the building collapsed following a mudslide which was occasioned by heavy downpour in that part of the state.
According to the Director General (DG) Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, the two children were extricated from the rubble of the collapsed structure after residents raised alarm that they were missing.
He said the mudslide hit the building from the rear leading to the kids- a boy and a girl- being trapped.
Oke-Osanyintolu said all those who sustained injuries were treated on the spot and discharged, addig that the scene has been cordoned off.
He said: “The LRT received a distress call at 12:40pm about a collapsed building at 46, Gafari Balogun Street Ogudu. On arrival at the scene by agency responders, it was observed that a building collapsed as a result of a mudslide at the rear of the building caused by heavy rainfall.
“The agents were informed that two children, one male and one female were trapped and immediately commenced a search and rescue operation.
“Unfortunately, they were found dead and their remains have been transported to the mortuary. Ten people sustained injuries and were treated on the spot. Integrity test will be carried out on the remainder of the building which has now been cordoned off.”
He said LASEMA officials also responded to a distress call at Ibiye Bus Stop, Morogbo along Lagos-Badagry Expressway where a tanker laden with kerosene fell and spilled its content.
The 45,000 capacity tanker was said to have blocked the road causing standstill of motor traffic along the busy road with fears of a fire outbreak should there be a trigger.
The DG said his men were quickly deployed to the scene where an empty tanker and tow truck were brought in to transload the kerosene and take the fallen truck off the road respectively.