Broad Street Property: Court Halts Further Demolition After Council’s 48-Hour Quit Notice
Wale Igbintade The Lagos State High Court has halted further demolition and construction on a disputed property at 168 Broad Street, Lagos Island, following a 48-hour quit notice issued by the Lagos Island
The Lagos State High Court has temporarily halted any further destruction or development on a property located at 168 Broad Street in Lagos Island following a 48-hour notice issued by the Lagos Island Local Government. Dr. Abimbola Adebowale, who claims ownership over the property, filed an application to the court, alleging that the land had been partially demolished and taken over by Taiwo Ige Yusuf, who then began preparation to develop the site.
The local government provided an enforcement notice on August 6, 2026, requesting the occupants to vacate the premises and remove illegal structures within 48 hours, facing potential enforcement if the deadline was missed. This dispute escalated, with the alleged defendants forcibly evicting tenants and barricading the premises with aluminum zinc, intending to demolish and rebuild.
The applicant, through their counsel, requested the court to preserve the property until the pre-action protocol was completed, citing relevant legal provisions. Justice Yetunde Adesanya granted the pre-emptive order, ordering Yusuf and the defendants to cease destruction pending proper protocol compliance. The order remains in effect, temporarily restraining any further damage to the property while the legal process unfolds.
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