Community mosque collapses in Lagos

A Community Mosque has collapsed at Ikosi Isheri in Lagos.

The community mosque located at 4, Isaac Omole Street, Olowora Bus Stop, Ikosi Isheri, collapsed about midday on Sunday.

In a statement issued by LASEMA Public Affairs Officer, Nosa Okunbor stated that LASEMA’s swift response ensured no lives were lost, and proper examination by the LASEMA team ensured there were no trapped victims beneath the rubbles.

Nosa said that the two children that sustained minor injuries were quickly administered first aid treatment by LASAMBUS.

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He noted that further investigations by LASEMA revealed that the building suddenly collapsed as a result of the recent heavy downpour experienced in the state, while the physical assessment of the building’s foundation was found to have been affected by the poor drainage system.

Okunbor In furtherance of it’s responsibility in disaster prevention, LASEMA has recommended that proper attention be paid to the collapsed building by LABSCA and the Ministry of Physical Planning through a thorough examination of the entire structure.

The Spokesman said that the affected building was cordoned off by LASEMA in order to avoid any further threats to other users of the environment following its recommendations for further investigations.