Oyo State Government Seals Risky Building After 10 Injured in Collapse

Oyo State Government Seals Risky Building After 10 Injured in Collapse

Oyo State Government has taken swift and decisive action after a building under construction collapsed in Ibadan. The structure, which belonged to a well-known restaurant chain, gave way during a rainstorm on Sunday night in the Dugbe area of the city.

Authorities sealed off the site immediately to prevent further danger. According to the Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Williams Akin-Funmilayo, the decision was made to save lives and protect property from any further risk.

He said an early investigation showed that the building was constructed using poor-quality materials. “Some of the building materials used for the construction of the collapsed building were sub-standard and of low quality,” he told journalists during a visit to the site.

The commissioner made it clear that the safety of residents comes first. He confirmed that the government has launched an integrity test on the collapsed structure. The same tests will also be carried out at other outlets of the same restaurant across Oyo State.

According to him, these checks are necessary to prevent such a tragedy from happening again. “The outcome of the test will determine the next action of government,” he added.

People who live and work near the site said they heard a loud rumble before the building crumbled. Many ran out of nearby shops in fear. One witness said a staff member shouted for help just seconds before the crash.

Emergency workers rushed to the scene, including officers from the Oyo State Fire Service. The Fire Service General Manager, Yemi Akinyinka, said his team got a distress call around 2 a.m. They quickly moved in, responding to reports that people may have been trapped under the rubble.

Some injured persons were pulled out. While no lives were lost in this latest incident, fear still hangs in the air. Just last October, a building collapsed in the Jegede area of Olunloyo, Ibadan. That collapse claimed 10 lives and left several others injured.

For many, this fresh collapse is a painful reminder. It has stirred new worries about how safe buildings really are in Oyo State. People want answers. But more than that, they want change.

Experts say problems like this often happen when builders use fake materials or ignore safety rules. And when government officials fail to monitor construction properly, lives are put in danger.

Residents in Dugbe say they saw signs of danger before the collapse. Some claim that the building had visible cracks in its walls. Others say the speed of construction was worrying.

“We thought something was wrong,” said a shopkeeper who sells groceries across the street. “They were rushing the work, even during heavy rain.”

The commissioner confirmed that further investigations will be done to fully understand what led to the failure. Soil strength, foundation layout, and materials used will all be checked in detail.

He added that no new work will be allowed on the site until experts finish their tests and issue safety clearance. Police and security officials are also on guard at the sealed site to stop any unauthorized entry.

Residents welcomed the state government’s quick response. They say it saved lives and showed leadership. Still, many are calling for stronger laws to stop careless building practices.

A mother of three who lives nearby said, “This time, nobody died. But what about next time? Government must act fast, not after a building falls.”

Civil engineers are also speaking out. One of them, who asked not to be named, said the system for monitoring construction needs a complete overhaul. He warned that without strong penalties for careless builders, these incidents will not stop.

“You need to inspect these sites while the work is going on—not just after something terrible happens,” he said. “The law must bite.”

The Oyo State Government appears ready to act. Officials say contractors and owners of the affected building will face consequences if found guilty of breaking safety rules.

Meanwhile, customers who often visit other outlets of the restaurant chain are nervous. Some say they won’t go back until they’re sure the places are safe.

A woman named Aisha, who regularly dines with her children at one of the branches, said, “I’m scared. What if the other buildings are also weak? I hope the government tells us the truth.”

The restaurant brand has yet to release a public statement. But its silence has left many wondering what steps the company will take to ensure public safety.

Calls are growing for the Oyo State Government to release full reports of the integrity tests when they are complete. Many believe that transparency will help rebuild public trust.

As the dust settles in Dugbe, one thing is clear—residents want lasting change, not just emergency reactions. They want a city where buildings are not just tall but also safe.

People now look to Governor Seyi Makinde to make sure that this is not just another forgotten story. They want reforms that will stop the use of fake materials, punish bad contractors, and make safety a priority for every building project in the state.

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The Dugbe building collapse may not have taken lives, but it has left a strong warning. If action is not taken now, the next collapse might not be so kind.