Telcom mast falls on building during rainfall in Ogun

A landlord at Unity Estate, Alagbole-Akute, on Tuesday, narrowly escaped death when a telecommunication mast fell on his building during the heavy rain, damaging some sections of the house.

The landlord, who was said to have been in the house when the mast fell, sustained minor injuries from the accident and is now in stable condition after being treated by medical personnel.

The spokesperson for the state police command, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

Odutola said that the command at about 2:39 pm on Tuesday received a distress call from one Mr Moses Olalere, detailing this natural disaster.

She said, “On June 3, 2025, at about 14:39 hrs, the Ogun State Police Command received a distress call from Mr. Moses Olalere reporting a natural disaster during a heavy downpour.

“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.

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“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.”

Responding to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, has issued a directive for heightened awareness and public sensitisation across the state to avert a recurrence of this accident.

The CP has reportedly directed the Area Commanders to urgently engage with companies that own masts situated near residential areas to assess their structural integrity and ensure the safety of lives and property.

Preliminary investigation into the incident was said to have commenced, and members of the public will be notified of further development.