The has launched an investigation into the collapse of a four-storey building that housed a private school in the .
The building, located on Adu Street, reportedly collapsed on Monday, prompting safety concerns among residents in the neighbourhood.
No fatalities recorded
According to the (LASBCA), the structure served both as a residential building and a school facility.
In a statement issued by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, , authorities confirmed that no lives were lost because students, teachers and other occupants had evacuated the building before it collapsed.
Emergency officials, including personnel from the , quickly arrived at the scene to assess the situation and ensure public safety.
Nearby buildings evacuated
As a precaution, authorities directed occupants of neighbouring buildings to temporarily vacate their homes while structural assessments are conducted.
Officials said the inspection would determine whether surrounding structures remain safe and stable following the incident.
Crack spotted before collapse
Residents said the building developed a visible crack shortly before the incident.
A resident, , said a fashion designer working nearby noticed the crack and quickly alerted school authorities and neighbours.
Teachers immediately evacuated pupils from the building, which later collapsed minutes after the evacuation.
A staff member of the affected school, who spoke anonymously, said teachers conducted a headcount after the evacuation to ensure no student was trapped in the building.
Renovation work suspected
Some residents also claimed that renovation work had been ongoing on the ground floor of the building before the collapse.
Another resident, , suggested that the construction activity might have contributed to the structural crack that eventually caused the building to give way.
Authorities said a comprehensive investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the incident.
Government warns developers
LASBCA urged property owners and developers across the state to strictly comply with building regulations when carrying out construction, renovation or structural modifications.
The agency stressed that proper engagement with building control authorities is essential to prevent similar incidents.
The collapse comes just weeks after another incident in , where students narrowly escaped death when a classroom block at collapsed earlier this year.
