Forced Demolition of Ilaje-Otumara Community in Lagos, Nigeria
A century-old riverside community in Lagos, Nigeria, with over 9,000 residents was forcefully demolished by state officials, police, and armed men, leaving residents beaten and evicted without notice or compensation.
Key Points
- Residents were forcefully evicted from a century-old community in Lagos, Nigeria
- State officials, police, and armed men carried out the demolition, leaving residents traumatized
- Previous court orders prohibiting eviction were ignored by the government
Cons
- Forced eviction of residents without notice or compensation
- Residents subjected to violence and intimidation during demolition
- Loss of homes, possessions, and sense of community