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Eight Injured As Another Building Collapses In Lagos
Another two-storey building collapsed Sunday, in Mafoluku area of Lagos, leaving some persons injured.
There was however a contradictory figure on the exact number of persons that were affected, as eye witnesses said eight persons were affected while the Lagos State Government said only two persons sustained injury.
The building, located on 36 AdesanyaStreet, as gathered, had been marked for demolition, owing to visible cracks on it.
Occupants were said to have vacated the building, not just because it had cracks which suggested an imminent collapse but because of the contention between owners of the building on whether it should be sold or not.
When newsmen arrived the scene, eye witnesses disclosed that it caved in while renovation was ongoing. Some artisans hired by its owner, reportedly began work on it last Friday.
Those injured were said to be the artisans. A resident, who simply gave her name as Ope, said she narrowly escaped being buried under the rubbles, when the building caved in.
She said, “As you can see, our building is behind the collapsed one. I was at the back of our compound, preparing to wash my clothes when I heard a deafening sound. By the time I turned to know where it was coming from, I saw the rubbles descending. I immediately jumped to leave the direction it was coming from. I only sustained injury on my feet as a brick landed on it. Had I not turned on time, I would have been buried under the rubbles”.
Another resident, MrOlowojoba Peter, said, “Immediately the building caved in, some residents rushed there to rescue two persons. Later, we saw about six others coming from the other end. SITUATION REPORT ON THE COLLAPSED BUILDING AT 35, ADESANYA STREET, MAFOLUKU OSHODI a storey building at the address suddenly came down with two people said to be trapped and rescued and taken to a nearby hospital by neighbours before the arrival of the Agency’s LRT. pic.twitter.com/IHYoTcquoT — LRU #Call112 (@lasemasocial) June 23, 2019. They were also injured.
“They confirmed to us that none of their colleagues was missing. The building had been marked for demolition by the Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA. But because its owners were unable to reach a decision on either or not to sell it, it remained there, until renovation work started. The plan was to renovate it so that it won’t be demolished by the state government. We are thankful because it caved it now. It would have been fatal had there been tenants there”.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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