Ajimobi orders free treatment for Ibadan collapsed building victims

The victims of the uncompleted building that collapsed in Bode Area of Ibadan, on Friday, has been directed by Governor Abiola Ajimobi to be moved to the state hospital and given immediate and free medical attention.

The governor in a statement issued  by his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Mr Bolaji Tunji, on Saturday disclosed that he was greatly saddened by the incident, which he described as avoidable.

According to the statement: “I’m greatly saddened by the collapse of the uncompleted building in which some people were initially trapped. This is very unfortunate and disheartening. But, we must give glory to the Almighty that no life was lost in the incident.

“I have directed the relevant agencies to ensure that all the victims are transferred to government hospital and be given immediate medical attention at no cost to them.”

The governor who expressed gratitude to God that no life was lost in the incident applauded the rescue team for their immediate intervention.

Ajimobi however urged experts in the construction industry to ensure that property developers and building owners were compelled to adhere strictly to extant codes and town planning laws to avert future recurrence.

The governor also promised that thorough investigations would be carried out by the government to know the causes of the collapse, noting that anybody found culpable would be dealt with in accordance with the law.