Outrage as suspected land grabbers invade Lagos estates, vandalise property
Residents of Lagos estates accuse suspected land grabbers and armed thugs of invading their communities, vandalising property, and enforcing a disputed cou Read More: https://punchng.com/outrage-as-suspected-land-grabbers-invade-lagos-estates-vandalise-property/
Residents of Lagos' Santos Layout, Valley Estate, and adjoining communities have expressed outrage over the alleged land grab carried out by armed thugs enforcing a disputed court judgment. The three-day operation, which took place between July 30 and August 1, saw hundreds of armed individuals vandalize property, seal shops, and destroy buildings.
Many residents claim they were not involved in the court case that supposedly justified the land grab, and that the enforcement affected their lives and livelihoods. The auditor of the Santos Layout Phase 1 Residents' Association, Saburi Odunmbaku, refuted the claims, stating that the estate was lawfully established and approved by the Lagos State Government in 1976.
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