Lagos Govt Demolishes 138 Shanties At Ajao Estate Canal

On Thursday, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI, demolished a total of 138 shanties around the canal bank in the Ajao Estate Canal.

In a video shared by the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, shared on X.com on Friday, the occupants of the now demolished shanties paid between N60,000 and N100,000 in annual rent.

“In continuation of concerted measures to reduce the scourge of environmental infractions and illegal encampment in public spaces, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI, on Thursday demolished 138 shanties around the canal bank in Ajao Estate Canal where illegal occupants pay between N60,000 to N100,000 rent,” he said.

In the same vein on Wednesday, a total of 94 persons were arrested during a midnight operation on rail track squatters in the state.

According to Wahab, the arrest followed complaints from citizens about illegal squatters, miscreants, and suspected criminal activities along rail track corridors.

Wahad said a locally fabricated short gun, several wraps of illicit substances suspected to be Indian hemp, charms, and a jackknife were recovered from the suspects.

He wrote, “In response to complaints from residents, commuters, and concerned citizens about the nefarious activities of illegal squatters, miscreants, and suspected criminal elements along rail track corridors, the agency conducted a midnight raid along the rail track from Pen-Cinema under the bridge up to Fagba Junction.

“Ninety-four suspects were arrested during the operation, and a locally fabricated short gun, several wraps of illicit substances suspected to be Indian hemp, charms, and a jackknife were recovered.

“The suspects will be charged in court accordingly.”