Lagos Govt Gives 23-Hour Eviction Notice To Squatters Under Ijora Bridge

• The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) issued a 23-hour eviction notice to illegal occupants under the Ijora Bridge.

• State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the directive via his X handle on May 25.

• Wahab emphasized the urgency, warning squatters to vacate to avoid forced removal.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has issued a 23-hour eviction notice to illegal occupants squatting under the Ijora Bridge.

The State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced this directive on Friday, May 25, via a post on his X handle.

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The commissioner emphasized the urgency of the directive, requiring the squatters to vacate the area within the stipulated time to avoid forced removal.

According to Wahab’s post, “Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps #LAGESCOfficial (KAI) served the illegal occupants squatting under Ijora bridge a 23-hour vacation notice.”

He indicated that swift action would be taken to clean up the area, highlighting the government’s commitment to maintaining cleanliness and order in public spaces.

The commissioner further disclosed that KAI operatives would enforce the eviction, removing any individuals or properties remaining in the area after the deadline.

The Lagos State government urges the public to comply with environmental regulations and avoid settling in unauthorized locations to prevent legal consequences and ensure the cleanliness and safety of the community.

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish over 100 shanties at Adeniji Adele Underbridge, starting from Monday, May 6, 2024.

This decision was made public by the State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, during an interview with journalists on Sunday.

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According to Wahab, the removal of the shanties is part of the state government’s commitment to reclaiming all ungoverned spaces in Lagos.

He stated that the occupants of the shanties had been served a 48-hour removal notice, which expired on Sunday, and advised them to vacate the premises voluntarily to avoid any confrontation with the authorities.

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