Tragedy struck in Lekki as 30-year-old Cynthia Oguzie lost her life after an overhead water tank collapsed into her bedroom in the early hours of the morning. The tank tore through the ceiling of her apartment while she was asleep, leading to fatal injuries.
The incident occurred in a residential building reportedly constructed under questionable conditions. According to Cynthia’s brother, the landlord—who resides abroad—claimed the house was built solely based on images and videos sent to him by the supervising engineer.
The shocking revelation has sparked outrage among the victim’s relatives and the local community, with many calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the landlord and those responsible for the construction oversight.
“This is not just a tragedy, it’s negligence,” one family member said. “Someone must be held accountable. Cynthia didn’t have to die this way.”
Authorities are yet to release an official statement, but investigations are expected to begin as pressure mounts on regulatory bodies to take swift action.
Cynthia’s death has once again raised serious concerns about building safety standards and the increasing number of structurally compromised properties in the state.
