The Lagos state government will undertake enforcement action to remove over 100 shanties under the Adeniji Adele bridge from tomorrow.
The commissioner for the environment and water resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the enforcement is coming after the 48 hours removal notice served occupants expired.
According to the commissioner, operatives of the Kick against Indiscipline (KAI/LAGESC) and officials from the Monitoring Enforcement and Compliance (MEC) department of the ministry will be given security back up to conduct the operation
Wahab emphasised that the exercise is part of the government’s effort to reclaim all ungoverned spaces in the metropolis.
According to him, unsightly shanties which dot the city represents a distorted image of what a smart city like Lagos should be, and serve as hiding places for criminals.