Just in: Panic as Lagos public school building collapses in Ikorodu
Residents of the Odo‑Kekere community in Ikorodu, Lagos State, were thrown into panic when a section of a public secondary school building suddenly collapsed on Thursday evening. The affected structure, located within Odokekere High School and owned by the Lagos State Government, reportedly gave way with a loud crash that drew people from the neighbourhood to the scene. Authorities and school sources confirmed that no casualties were recorded in the incident, as students had closed for the day before the section of the building caved in. Officials from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency and the Lagos State Building Control Agency later cordoned off the premises to prevent access pending further safety checks. In a preliminary reaction, the Lagos State Government disclosed that the classroom block had earlier been marked for demolition as part of plans to build a new […]
