Police in Accra have released on bail a man arrested over the fatal building collapse at Avenor, as specialists continue detailed structural checks on the ruined property and surrounding blocks.
Three people died and one person was critically injured when the building, opposite Melcom Plus in Accra’s Industrial Area, came down on 7 June 2026. The injured survivor is still receiving medical treatment.
The Accra Regional Police Command said its investigation remains active, with multiple state agencies carrying out technical assessments to establish precisely why the structure failed.
In a statement, officers confirmed they have requested support from relevant state institutions to determine whether the collapse was caused by structural weaknesses or by other contributing factors.
Technical teams assess damaged block and neighbours
The Police said the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Architectural and Engineering Services Limited (AESL) and other specialist bodies are jointly examining the integrity of the collapsed building and neighbouring properties.
These teams are working to understand the full extent of the damage and whether any nearby buildings have also been compromised.
According to the Police, the findings of these technical and regulatory agencies will guide the next steps, including whether adjoining structures should be condemned, demolished or formally declared unsafe for use.
Officials have not yet announced any conclusions from the assessments, and no decision has been made on the future of the neighbouring properties.
Suspect on enquiry bail
The Police confirmed that Moro Badaru, who was arrested on 13 June 2026 in connection with the incident, has been granted police enquiry bail.
Badaru is said to be assisting investigators as they seek to piece together events leading up to the collapse and to clarify who held responsibility for the building’s condition and use.
No charges have been announced, and the Police have not disclosed further details about Badaru’s role pending the outcome of the ongoing inquiry.
Public urged to avoid speculation
The Accra Regional Police Command stressed that anyone found to have acted negligently or to have breached the law in relation to the collapse will face appropriate legal action.
The Command also appealed for patience from the public, asking residents to remain calm and to refrain from spreading unverified information while both the criminal investigation and the technical assessments continue.
Officers say they will provide updates as soon as significant developments are confirmed, but emphasise that the complex nature of the structural tests means the process is likely to take time.
