The building, situated at Olaosun Close by Abati Barracks in Surulere, was said to have failed integrity test.
It was gathered that several fractures on the structure had prompted officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) to issue vacation notices to all tenants and sealed the premises.
Pressmen gathered that a joint response team comprising officials of LASBCA, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), and Ministry of Physical Planning representatives oversaw the demolition which commenced on Tuesday morning.
According to the Director-General of LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, the state demolished the building to avoid its collapse which could endanger lives and properties.
He said the government was aware of the danger such structures pose to residents especially as rainfall and wind storms get tougher.
Oke-Osanyintolu urged house owners to subject their buildings to integrity tests and ensure they take steps to effect recommended repairs when due.
On the effect of a rainstorm at Iragon community, Badagry on Sunday, Oke-Osanyintolu said enumeration had commenced, adding that about 150 people are feared affected.
“No life was lost in the incident. The Commissioner two, of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission, Suru Avoseh said the wind storms affected over 100 buildings and left 150 people devastated.
“As a result of these claims, we have commended comprehensive enumeration of the entire affected community,” he said.
In another story, No fewer than 10 buildings including a school and church have collapsed at Obeleagu St. and Nkissi Aroli axis of Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra following erosion caused by heavy downpour.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Obeleagu community in Onitsha metropolis has been threatened by gully erosion which has turned into an unending nightmare for the people of the area.
NAN recalls that the Minister of State for Environment, Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor accompanied by the Deputy Governor of the state, Dr. Nkem Okeke had in October 2019, inspected the erosion site and promised that work would be carried out on the site.
However, member representing Onitsha North 2 State Constituency, Mr. Edward Ibuzo described the situation as “an emergency that needs urgent attention”.
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