It was a sad tale yesterday for many Lagosians as the early morning rain wreaked havoc in the state causing buildings collapse; fallen poles with many cars destroyed as flood sacked houses and destroyed property. Commuters were not left out, as they groaned over the gridlock caused by the downpour. Many roads were submerged in flood, and activities were put to halt in the nation’s capital for several hours.
In a tweet by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), it was discovered that no fewer than two building collapsed due to the heavy rainfall. The buildings are located at Abule Egba and Ladipo bus-stop in Oshodi. According to the agency, no victims were trapped and the affected structures were condoned off.
“We are responding to two collapsed building incidents in Abule Egba and Oshodi. Please stay safe out there! On getting to Ladipo, Oshodi, it was discovered that no victims were trapped so the building and the affected roofing were cordoned off. A building consisting of four rooms built on the fence of house 13 Erinjiyan Drive, off Alhaja Mulika Street, had collapsed due to the heavy rain. No update on casualties yet.” Read more