Lagos agency condemns rising attacks on officials

The General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Mr. Gbolahan Oki, has condemned increasing attacks on officials of the agency carrying out official duties.

In a statement on Thursday, LASBCA spokesman, Mr. Olaoye Olusegun, said the general manager registered his displeasure at the agency’s head office in Ikeja GRA.

Olusegun said Oki was reacting to recent attacks on LASBCA officials with dangerous weapons and charms while on routine monitoring exercise along Musical Village and Awolowo Road in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

He said the assailants had been handed over to security operatives for prosecution.

Olusegun quoted the general manager, who said no amount of intimidation or harassment would make the agency go back on its mandate of ensuring safe and secure buildings across the state.

“These assailants not only obstruct our staff but also hold them hostage for hours. These acts of hooliganism will not deter us from carrying out our duties,” Oki is quoted as saying.

The general manager, according to the statement, identified challenges faced daily by LASBCA staff and how they were able to surmount them.

“Thankfully, we managed to overcome these attacks without any casualties. Our staff’s resilience and quick responses have played a crucial role in overpowering the assailants and preventing more severe consequences.

“These are the kinds of challenges we face daily in our bid to ensure that buildings in the state are safe and fit for rehabilitation,” he said.

Oki, according to the statement, urged the public to understand and support the agency in its mission to curb the menace of building collapse across Lagos State.

He reiterated the dedication of the agency to maintaining and enforcing building standards in Lagos State, even in the face of adversity.

The general manager advised Lagos residents to collaborate with the agency in ensuring the safety and integrity of structures that would foster a secure environment for all.