Police in Lagos have arrested the contractor responsible for the collapsed building in Lagos, according to police spokesperson Oladapo Badmus.
The contractor was identified as Odofin Taiwo who is now currently under investigation by Lagos police.
According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the death toll from the collapsed Lagos on Tuesday has risen to 30.
“As we speak, we have been able to rescue 13 people alive, and unfortunately, 30 others have been brought out dead,” said Michael Akindele, general manager of LASEMA.” He further stated that the rescue operation is still ongoing.
In response to the collapse, the Standard Organization (SON) inspected the site where the building collapsed in addition to other buildings in the area.
“You need to also see that the right professionals handled the building project. If you use the best materials without the right professionals handling the materials, things will still go wrong,” said Bede Obayi, the SON Director of Inspectorate and Complaint.
“If you want to build, you must look for a professional. We are going to investigate all the structures and materials in this environment,” Mr. Obayi said.