Government demolishes shanties on Lagos coastal road
By Trek Africa Newspaper
Lagos state Government has demolished thousands of Shanties and kiosk on Lekki Coastal road.
The road according to the government serves as alternative route to Lekki-Epe Road.
In a Statement by Head, Public Affairs
Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit Mr Femi Moliki, he stated,” that State Government reiterated its preparedness to monitor and prevent future encroachment and illegal occupation of any part of Lekki Coastal Road, which serves as alternate route to Lekki – Epe Road, just as it demolished thousands of shanties and kiosks on the road.
“The Chairman of Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce), CSP Shola Jejeloye, stated this after the removal of shanties and kiosks at Marwa Ghetto, Lekki, over the weekend.
“The team, led by the Chairman, Lagos State Taskforce had visited the ghetto two weeks before a 3-day removal notice was served to warn the occupants to vacate the road for its construction.
“The State Government had in December 2019, demolished all structures built on the road to pave way for its usage by motorists and other road users.
