A landlord at Unity Estate in the Alagbole-Akute area of Ogun State narrowly escaped death on Tuesday after a telecommunications mast toppled onto his house amid a heavy downpour, causing significant damage to parts of the building.
According to reports, the landlord was inside the building when the incident occurred. He sustained minor injuries and has since received medical treatment. His condition is said to be stable.
The spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, CSP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Wednesday.
Odutola stated that the command received an emergency call around 2:39 p.m. on Tuesday from a resident identified as Mr. Moses Olalere, who reported the collapse of the mast during the storm.
“In the report received on June 3, 2025, at approximately 2:39 p.m., Mr. Moses Olalere informed the police about a natural disaster resulting from heavy rainfall. A communication mast owned by IHS Company, located in the Ajuwon area of Akute, Ogun State, had collapsed and landed on a residential building in Unity Estate, Alagbole,” the statement read.
“Thankfully, the landlord, who was present in the house during the collapse, only sustained minor injuries. He was quickly attended to by healthcare professionals and is now in stable condition.”
Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, has called for increased public awareness and caution to prevent similar accidents in the future.
The police commissioner has also instructed Area Commanders to engage with telecommunication companies operating near residential zones. These companies are to assess the structural integrity of their masts to ensure they pose no risk to nearby residents.
Authorities have begun a preliminary investigation into the incident, and the public will be updated as new information emerges.
