Sanwo-Olu orders demolition of Jankara, Bombata markets on Lagos Island

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of the Jankara and Bombata markets in Lagos Island to allow for the free flow of water into the drains.

The governor gave the directive during the inspection of flooded areas in Lagos Island on Sunday.

He said: “There will be zero-tolerance and as from Monday, the Ministry of Environment will start giving demolition notices to all the stores that have been built on the drains and on all existing drains.