At least 19 buildings were pulled down at the New Mandela Plaza, within the popular Trade Fair Complex in Lagos as the state government today September 25 began the removal of illegal development, structures without statutory approvals and defective structures and structures built on road setback and drainages.
Officials of the Lagos State Urban Development, Ministry of Physical Planning, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA), Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA), Office of Infrastructure including the Honorable Members of the Lagos House of Assembly stormed the area with armed security to carry out the demolition.
The demolition saw the mobilization of dozens of Rapid Respond Squad (RRS) arm of the police force who provided intimidating security while the heart rendering demolition was carried out.
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