Landlord lost wife, child, 3 grandchildren in Ibadan building collapse – Report

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Commissioner of Police, CP Sonubi Ayodele, in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed that 10 persons lost their lives, while eight other victims were hospitalised following various degrees of injuries sustained.

Olubadan speaks

On his part, the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, urged the Oyo State Government to investigate the building collapse.

Oba Olakulehin, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olugbemiga Ayoade, commiserated with the families of the victims.

The monarch said, “The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is using this medium to sympathise with the victims and families of those who were involved in the building collapse incident in Ibadan.

“Based on the available reports, 10 people have reportedly lost their lives in the incident. Several others were injured as a result of the unfortunate incident that occurred at the Jegede area of Ibadan in Ona Ara Local Government Area.

“This is an unfortunate incident that should be investigated properly. It is a sad occurrence that should be stopped in Ibadan land. The relevant agencies involved in building construction and town planning should carry out their responsibilities to prevent future occurrences.”

Oba Olakulehin called on the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, to provide necessary relief materials to the victims and their families.”

The Olubadan also tasked regulatory agencies and professionals involved in building, construction and planning to investigate the matter and put more efforts in place to prevent future occurrences.

“I am appealing to the experts in building construction and planning to ensure that relevant materials are used and all protocols are followed before, during and after construction of buildings in Ibadan land to prevent this kind of incident.”

Landlord lost wife, child, 3 grandchildren in Ibadan building collapse – Report