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Lagos demolishes sinking six-storey building in Ikoyi

From The Punch · () English

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  • Lagos State Building Control Agency demolished a distressed six-storey building in Ikoyi due to structural defects and signs of imminent collapse.
  • The agency identified the building during a routine inspection and found severe damage, including foundation failure and sinking.
  • LASBCA served statutory notices before demolition, but the owner failed to respond, necessitating the action to prevent loss of life and property damage.

A six-story residential building in Ikoyi, Lagos, has been demolished by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) due to severe structural defects and the imminent risk of collapse. The building, located at No. 10 Olufemi Pedro Street, Parkview Estate, was identified during a routine inspection that revealed significant structural failures, including foundation issues and visible signs of sinking.

The six-floor residential structure was identified during a routine monitoring exercise carried out by officials of the Agency within the Ikoyi-Obalende District.

— LASBCADescribing how the distressed building was initially found.

Officials discovered multiple cracks and instability, indicating differential settlement within the foundation. LASBCA had previously served the property with statutory notices, including a Contravention Notice for a Distressed Structure, a Seal-Up Notice, and a Demolition Notice, in accordance with legal provisions. The agency reported that the owner or developer failed to respond to these official warnings.

Findings from the inspection showed that the building had developed serious structural defects, including foundation failure and visible signs of sinking.

— LASBCADetailing the specific structural problems identified.

LASBCA General Manager Gbaye Florence stated that the demolition was essential given the observed level of structural distress. The action was taken to prevent a potential building collapse that could endanger lives and damage adjacent properties. The agency confirmed that due process was followed, including sealing the building and conducting site inspections before the removal exercise.

The structure also exhibited differential settlement, indicating movement within the foundation.

— LASBCAFurther explaining the nature of the structural instability.
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