Disaster averted as telecom mast crashes into Ogun home during downpour

A major tragedy was narrowly avoided on Tuesday in Unity Estate, Alagbole-Akute area of Ogun State, when a telecommunication mast collapsed onto a residential building amid a heavy rainstorm, leaving the property severely damaged and the landlord injured.

According to eyewitnesses, the landlord was inside the building when the mast came crashing down. He sustained minor injuries and was quickly attended to by medical personnel. His condition has since been confirmed as stable.

The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola. She disclosed that the police received a distress call at approximately 2:39 p.m. on Tuesday from a resident, Mr. Moses Olalere, who alerted authorities to the emergency.

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.

The CP has reportedly directed the Area Commanders to urgently engage with companies that own masts situated near residential areas to assess their structural integrity and ensure the safety of lives and property.

Preliminary investigation into the incident was said to have commenced, and members of the public will be notified of further development.