Mother Of Three Loses Her Life as Building Collapses On Her in Abeokuta

51-year-old Modupe Bankole, has lost her life after a concrete balcony of a building collapsed on her in Abeokuta. She is a mother of three and was said to be having a siesta at the front of the house, when the slabs gave way on Saturday, crushing her. Modupe was rushed to the hospital, where she later died.

Samuel Bankole, husband of the deceased and also a teacher at the Army Children School, Lafenwa, Abeokuta said he was preparing lesson notes when the incident happened.

“My wife told me that she was going to prepare food. After she had finished cooking, she took a small mat and a pillow and spread it out to take fresh air. I was preparing my lesson note that time. I told her that when I finished writing, I would join her. My last born came back from his place of apprenticeship and even slept beside the mother. He later left to see a friend. Shortly after, I heard the sound of the collapsed balcony. I believe my wife was hit by broken blocks from the structure”

Punch reports that the Permanent Secretary of Urban and Physical Planning, Yetunde Dina, visited the scene of the incident, and said the incident would be reported by the state government. She said necessary actions will be taken.