CITIZENS COMPASS–The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offenses (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce), on Friday, removed all shanties, makeshift buildings and illegal structures along Agungi Ajiran Road, Lekki, in an intense operation.
Speaking at the scene of the clearing out exercise, the Chairman of the Lagos Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, stated that the occupants of all illegal structures in the area had been warned severally and were served eviction notices two weeks ago but decided to remain at the location.
“Over the years, residents have raised complaints about the increasing activities within the shanties, which contributed to environmental degradation, posed security risk, and disruption of neighbourhood decorum. Despite several notices served to the occupants, they still remained defiant and refused to vacate the area.”
The Lagos Taskforce Chairman, stated that the illegal structures not only deface the well planned out residential area but also goes against the physical planning programmes of the State Government along the Lekki-Epe axis.
“Their continued presence here has become a serious cause for concern and that is why our efforts demonstrate the State Government’s commitment to ensuring residential areas remain safe and habitable.” Akerele stated.
The Chairman assured Lagosians that the exercise is going to be continuous as owners of shanties scattered along other parts of Lekki axis have been served removal notices. He appealed to the occupants to vacate the shanties and pull down any form of illegal structures in those areas or risk having them forcefully demolished by the Agency.
“I admonish residents to report suspicious activities to the Agency through our feedback channels to enable us to put a stop to these irregularities that have been spreading overtime. If you see something, say something.” The Lagos Taskforce Chairman said.
