The Idumoza Community in Uromi, Esan North East LGA of Edo State, was thrown into mourning after a hotel under construction collapsed on Friday, killing its owner, Andrew Isesere, and narrowly sparing over 20 site workers.
According to a report by Punch Metro, the collapse occurred while construction was ongoing. The lifeless body of the owner was pulled out from the debris on Sunday morning by rescue workers and community members.
Sources in the area said the incident was preventable. A neighbour, Andrew Inegbebor, revealed that Isesere had been warned about using substandard building materials and failing to hire a professional engineer to supervise the work.
“He used 12 mm rods instead of 16 mm for pillars and didn’t add base baskets. There was no structural engineer on site. He supervised everything himself,” Inegbebor said.
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A community source who requested anonymity told Punch, “The whole community is in shock. The workers were lucky, but it’s sad that a young investor had to die this way.”
So far, the Edo State Police Command has not issued an official statement. Spokesperson Moses Yamu said on Sunday that he had yet to receive a briefing on the incident.
The collapse adds to Nigeria’s troubling record of building disasters caused by substandard construction practices, lack of enforcement, and disregard for professional oversight. As calls for stronger building regulation intensify, the tragedy serves as a stark warning for developers and investors.
It is unclear if the site will be sealed off or if any arrests will be made in connection to the failed structure.
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