
Several people have been injured and properties worth millions of naira destroyed after a telecommunications mast collapsed onto a residential building in Ogun State.
The incident was revealed through a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a prominent user, who also included a video showing the aftermath.
The footage captured extensive damage to the building, including destroyed roofing, ceilings, furniture, and other valuables.
According to the report, multiple occupants of the house sustained injuries during the incident, though no fatalities were recorded.
As the video circulated online, it sparked widespread reactions from social media users:
@Fab_Ian_212 wrote: “Good, these people were only injured and no loss of life…But which network is this, and what will be done to the owner of the property destroyed??? There is a need for compensation, I think.”
@m_mimiluv3 added: “Thank God no life was lost.. The house owner go cash out for sure.”
@masqurave noted: “Most of these masts are not owned by the telcos, you know. They are owned by infrastructure providers. Only Glo still owns most of its masts.”
@HalalOmo commented: “Better cash out in return. Telecommunications money no be anybody mate oh. Thank God no life was lost.”
@EbereAmani suggested: “These masts must have been showing signs of collapsing but the supervisor didn’t take it seriously. Thank goodness no one lost their lives.”
@Olusegunbobo stated: “If the victim is alive, it is now time to cash out from this company.”