Lagos evacuates occupants of four-storey building over fear of collapse

The Lagos State Government has evacuated residents and business owners from a distressed four-storey building on Lagos Island after officials discovered serious structural defects that could lead to a building collapse and endanger lives and property.
The evacuation was carried out by the Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, at the building located at No. 10 Dogara Street, Lagos Island, following a routine inspection and structural assessment by officials of the agency.
According to LASBCA, the inspection revealed major signs of structural failure, including severe differential foundation settlement, doors that could no longer close properly, extensive cracks on major structur...