Telcom Mast falls In Ogun Community, Landlord Escapes Death

Telcom Mast falls In Ogun Community, Landlord Escapes Death

A telecommunication mast collapsed onto a building in Unity Estate, on Tuesday, during a heavy downpour Alagbole-Akute, causing significant damage.

The landlord, who was inside at the time, narrowly avoided a fatal outcome but sustained minor injuries. He has since received medical attention and is in stable condition.

The incident was confirmed in a statement on Wednesday by CSP Omolola Odutola, spokesperson for the state police command.

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.

“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.