Lagos State Government has demolished no fewer than 13 residential buildings at the Ajao Estate area of the state,
The demolition began on Friday leaving the residents of the area steeped in sorrow and agony.
The state authorities cited illegal occupation, construction along pipeline and cited in close proximity to the Murtala International Airport, Lagos as reason for its action.
A viral video showed the demolition of the buildings carried out as a woman’s voice wailed that she did not pick anything out from her house.
Tears as Lagos demolishes 13 buildings at Ajao estate
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The General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, Gbolahan Oki, explained several reasons for the demolition on Friday, while briefing newsmen.