VIDEO: Lagos govt demolishes "mansion", other houses built on canals, Nigerians react

  • The Lagos state government has commenced the demolition of illegal structures constructed on canals and waterways along several drainage channels
  • Tokunbo Wahab, the environment commissioner led ministry officials in an on-the-spot assessment of the ongoing demolition exercise
  • Nigerians on social media reacted to the demolition, expressing concern about the loss of valuable property, the importance of due diligence in land purchases, among others

Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos state government has commenced the demolition of illegal structures built on canals and waterways along the Gedegede – Mobil road – Megamound Estate – Ikota drainage channels.

Tokunbo Wahab, the environment and water resources commissioner, said the state government is committed to ensuring flood-free communities.