The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has demolished a six-storey building located at No. 10 Olufemi Pedro Street, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, after identifying severe structural defects that posed a threat to lives and property.
The agency said the building was pulled down following findings of major safety concerns, including foundation failure, sinking of the structure, and widespread cracks across critical parts of the building such as beams, columns, and slabs.
The agency’s officials explained that the building had been subjected to several inspections, after which notices were issued to the owner and developer to address the identified issues. The agency said it also served a seal-up notice and later issued a demolition order after the necessary corrective actions were not taken.
According to the agency, the building was marked by poor construction practices and lacked some required regulatory documents needed to confirm compliance with building safety standards.
The demolition has generated reactions online after videos of the operation surfaced on social media. Some clips showed the collapsed remains of the luxury-looking structure, while parts of the building reportedly carried markings such as “REG SOLD.”
The development sparked concerns among some social media users, with claims circulating that units in the building had already been sold as luxury apartments for about N500 million each. However, there has been no official confirmation of the alleged sales or the number of affected buyers.
It maintained that the enforcement action was necessary to avert a possible tragedy, stressing that allowing a structurally compromised building to remain standing could endanger occupants, neighbours, and members of the public.
The agency said the demolition forms part of the Lagos State Government’s ongoing efforts to tackle distressed and unsafe buildings across the state, particularly in high-density and high-value areas where structural failures could have devastating consequences.
The move also comes years after the 2021 Ikoyi building collapse, which claimed several lives and renewed calls for stricter enforcement of construction regulations and improved monitoring of building projects.
The agency urged property owners, developers, and construction professionals to comply with approved building standards, obtain proper documentation, and prioritize structural safety to prevent avoidable disasters.
