Okokomaiko Residents Accuse Govt, LAMATA of Defying Court Injunction in Forced Demolitions
Residents of Okokomaiko and surrounding estates say the Lagos State Government and LAMATA have ignored a court order and begun demolitions without fair compensation. They report intimidation by contractors accompanied by armed personnel. Their lawyer alleges the authorities left a large parcel of land for the Blue Rail project unused while targeting houses built over decades. Contempt proceedings have been filed against officials for breaching an existing injunction. Homeowners claim they were coerced into signing undervalued compensation agreements. One resident says his ₦170 million property was offered for just ₦35 million. Questions remain over undisclosed payouts and a lack of transparency. A local Methodist Church leader denies accepting any state funds, and some residents say traditional rulers pressured them to sign documents. The community urges due process, proper valuation, and a swift court hearing to avert a humanitarian crisis.
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