Residents of the Ilaje Otumara Community in Lagos State’s Mainland Local Government Area have accused the Lagos State Building Control Agency of demolishing their ancestral homes without prior notice. The demolitions have raised tensions between the community and the agency, which has rejected the claims as “unfair.”
The residents assert that the demolition has affected their longstanding homes, creating a dispute over the justification and communication of such actions. This development highlights an ongoing issue of contention between local communities and government agencies over land use and housing rights.
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