VIDEO: Lagos Authorities Issue 48-Hour Eviction Ultimatum To Squatters In Abandoned Ikoyi Towers

VIDEO: Lagos Authorities Issue 48-Hour Eviction Ultimatum To Squatters In Abandoned Ikoyi Towers

The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action by issuing a 48-hour eviction notice to unauthorized occupants residing in Ikoyi Towers, situated in the Lagos Island region of the state. This move was disclosed by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, during an inspection visit to the estate on Saturday.

In a social media post on his official handle, Wahab highlighted the presence of numerous undocumented residents within the premises, which lacked proper sanitation facilities. He emphasized the significant security and environmental risks posed by these individuals, prompting the issuance of the eviction notice.

Wahab reiterated that the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has formally instructed the illegal occupants to vacate the premises within 48 hours. He expressed concerns over the abandoned Ikoyi Towers being repurposed as shelters for individuals whose activities remained unverified and whose living conditions were substandard.

The commissioner underscored the urgency of the situation, noting that the continued presence of unauthorized occupants not only compromises security but also contributes to environmental degradation within the state.

Furthermore, Wahab mentioned that the inspection team also evaluated the enforcement efforts at Osborne under the bridge, following the removal of illegal structures that previously housed numerous individuals.

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