Lagos Task Force Carries Out Night Raids In Mile 2

Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce), in an over-night enforcement exercise, have removed some illegal structures comprising of shanties, mechanic workshops, containerized kiosks and illegal bus garages around Government Public Schools at Mile 2, Badagry Expressway, Lagos.

Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, who led the enforcement team, disclosed that before the removal exercise, owners and occupants of these illegal structures, containerised kiosks and bus garages were served a seven-day ‘Removal Notice’ to vacate the entire area as well as the vicinity of the schools within the stipulated period.

Egbeyemi stated further that the removal exercise was sequel to the numerous complaints and petitions by residents, particularly the management of public schools (Imoye High School and Amuwo Odofin Junior Secondary School) that criminal elements have turned the area into hideouts/spots for carrying out their nefarious activities, thereby making the environment unpleasant for living or learning.

CSP Egbeyemi implored all owners/occupants of illegal structures and shanties around public schools across the State to immediately remove them before the exercise reaches their various areas as anyone caught would be seriously dealt with in accordance with the law.

He, however, confirmed that the Agency has commenced verification exercise of those affected, but are in possession of legal permits issued by the government, for possible compensation as approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.