Tragic Building Collapse Claims Owner’s Life Amid Allegations of Substandard Construction

A residential building under construction has collapsed, resulting in the death of its owner and raising serious concerns over the quality of construction practices involved.

Speaking to reporters, a local resident, Andrew Inegbebor, pointed to visible construction flaws. “There was no base basket at the pillars. Look at the result,” he said.

Preliminary accounts suggest the building collapsed due to the use of substandard materials and the absence of a qualified engineer on site. According to neighbours, the late owner was personally supervising the project without professional oversight. While some construction workers managed to escape the incident, the owner was tragically killed in the collapse.

Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, as calls grow for stricter enforcement of building safety regulations.