Lagos starts domolishing illegal houses in Obalende

Lagos state government Saturday morning commenced demolition of illegal structures and shanties at Obalende.

Officials of the state stormed the area around 7:30am.

Armed security agents are on ground to maintain law and order.

Recall that the state government last Sunday ordered owners of properties erected on drainage channels and impeding the free-flow of water to immediately vacate or risk being removed.

A statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, expressed dismay that the lawless activities of some people was constantly putting the lives and property of residents at risk.

He listed some of the areas where properties were erected on drainage channels to include Illubirin, Dolphin Estate, Osborne Foreshore Estate, Ikoyi, Osapa London, Ikota, Ogombo, Lekki, among others, noting that the massive investment of public fund into drainage clearing and de-silting had been compromised by structures hindering the free-flow of water.