Lagos shuts 12 luxury buildings in Lekki and Ikeja over dangerous elevator violations
Brasas Mall, The Heritage building, and 10 other high-profile properties were sealed this week. The crackdown follows a Banana Island elevator incident that went viral on social media.
The Lagos State Safety Commission has sealed over 12 commercial and residential properties across Lekki Phase I and Ikeja after owners repeatedly ignored mandatory elevator registration deadlines.
Among the properties shut down are Brasas Mall on Admiralty Way, The Heritage/AXA on Awolowo Road, 10Bou Towers, Lekki Luxury Flats, and several boutique hotels.
The enforcement follows a March 31, 2026 certification deadline that was partly triggered by a Banana Island incident where residents were trapped in a lift for over an hour — filmed and streamed live online.
Authorities have warned the buildings will remain sealed until full compliance is achieved, signalling a new era of regulatory enforcement across Lagos's rapidly expanding high-rise market.
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