An unidentified landlord narrowly escaped de@th on Tuesday when a communication mast collapsed onto his residential building in the Akute area of Ogun State.
According to Daily Post, it was gathered that the mast belonging to IHS Company, collapsed due to the severe weather conditions.
Confirming the incident on Wednesday, the police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said it happened at about 2:39 pm.
Odutola disclosed that one Mr. Moses Olalere reported the incident to the command.
Odutola said, “According to his eyewitness account, a communication mast belonging to IHS Company, located in Ajuwon, Akute, Ogun State, collapsed due to the severe weather conditions. The mast fell on a residential building in Unity Estate, Alagbole.
“Fortunately, the landlord, who was inside the house at the time of the incident, survived with minor bruises. He was promptly attended to by medical personnel and is confirmed to be in stable condition”.
In response to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, urged companies that own masts situated near residential areas to assess their structural integrity and ensure safety of lives and property.
