General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) Gbolahan Oki says the owner of the collapsed 21-storey building under construction in Ikoyi has been arrested and would be prosecuted.
Mr Oki told NAN that the owner of the building was given approval to construct only 15 floors.
“He got an approval for a 15-storey building and he exceeded his limit. I am on ground here and the materials he used are so inferior and terrible.
“The materials he used, the reinforcement, are so terrible. He got approval for 15 floors but built 21. I think he has been locked down. He has been arrested before now,” he said.
Oki said four people were rescued alive while four people have been confirmed dead, adding that rescue efforts were still ongoing.
“We are still here and have four machines working as at this moment,” he told NAN.
At least 50 people are reportedly trapped under the rubble.
The building located at 20, Gerrard Road collapsed at about 3 pm on Monday.
