BREAKING: 3000+ Lagos Residents Displaced As Officials And Police Demolish And Burn Buildings

BREAKING: 3000+ Lagos Residents Displaced As Officials And Police Demolish And Burn Buildings

Residents of Ayetoro in Lagos State’s Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) are in distress following the alleged demolition of their homes by Lagos State government officials, including the Task Force and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). The demolitions reportedly occurred on Monday without prior notice, leaving thousands of families displaced and in turmoil, SaharaReporters has learned……CONTINUE READING 

Resident Ajimuda Gbenga told SaharaReporters that police and LASEMA officials arrived and demolished their homes. Samuel Adebayo, a community representative, expressed uncertainty about who could assist them, despite reaching out to various notable figures. He highlighted the urgency of the situation and trusted SaharaReporters to draw attention to it.

Adebayo explained that the community had existed long before the expansion of the Oko-Baba Plant Market. Tensions had risen due to the market’s expansion, which has now affected their community. The demolition reportedly started around the market, about two kilometers from Ayetoro, and included the use of bulldozers and fire to destroy homes, leaving many, including children and mothers, without shelter.

He claimed that the demolition extended into their community and was informed by an agent that the government had ordered the destruction of their buildings. Adebayo condemned the act as inhumane and urged SaharaReporters to amplify their plight, emphasizing that the situation was dire and deliberate.

When asked about the responsible parties, Adebayo indicated that LASEMA and the state government were involved. LASEMA’s Director-General, Dr. Oluwafemi Oke-Osanyintolu, responded by questioning the agency’s alleged actions, stating it was “unimaginable” and “painful” to be accused of setting homes on fire. He reiterated that LASEMA’s role is as a rescue agency, not a demolition crew, and all their activities are conducted transparently with press involvement.

Attempts to reach Lagos State Police Command spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin for comment were unsuccessful as he did not answer calls or respond to messages.