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Traders Protest Demolition Of 500 Shops In Lagos Market
Traders Protest Demolition Of 500 Shops In Lagos Market
Traders protest demolition of 500 shops in Lagos market. He also called for an investigation to prosecute those responsible for what he described as the illegal demolition of the Owode-Onirin spare parts market.
Some traders from the Owode-Onirin motor spare parts market in Lagos State on Thursday protested the demolition of 500 shops in their market.
Speaking for the protesters, the association’s chairman, Hammed Abiodun, described the market as a vital hub providing spare parts and sustaining the livelihoods of numerous families and traders.
Traders carried placards with messages like: “IGP, tell police to stay away from land matters” and “Obasa, stand up for Owode traders” during the demonstration at the state House of Assembly.
Mr Abiodun urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intervene and halt further actions threatening the livelihoods of thousands of families who depend on the market.
He also called for a thorough investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible for what he described as the illegal demolition of the Owode-Onirin Motor Spare Parts Market.
Mr Abioidun said traders had always been law-abiding, operating peacefully and conducting their businesses in an orderly and legal manner for many years.
“On Thursday, March 6, officers of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, armed policemen, and thugs with dangerous weapons invaded the market,” Mr Abiodun alleged.
He claimed they were enforcing a court judgment against Agbajowo Market, which shares a boundary with Owode-Onirin, despite the market belonging to the Lagos State government.
“There is no court injunction, nor do we have any legal dispute with any family or individuals,” he insisted, calling the demolition unjustified and unlawful.
“When officials of LABSCA arrived with excavators, they beat us and began demolishing our shops without any prior notice,” he alleged.
He said traders received no notice to vacate or remove their goods, appealing to President Bola Tinubu and the Lagos State governor to intervene immediately.
Alex Omotehinse, president of the Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR), described the demolition as an illegal act designed to impoverish struggling traders.
Mr Omotehinse condemned what he called a brazen act of land grabbing, arguing that it violated property rights and posed a threat to the state’s economic stability.
He urged authorities to compensate affected traders, ensuring they were not left without means to sustain their businesses and livelihoods.
A trader, Samuel Oluwole, stated that market traders were law-abiding citizens who promptly paid their taxes to the Lagos State government.
Traders Protest Demolition
“We plead with the Lagos State government to rescue us from intimidation and persecution,” he added, urging authorities to halt further demolitions,” he said.
Addressing the protesters, Lagos Mainland Constituency II lawmaker Adebola Shabi commended them for conducting a peaceful demonstration.
Mr Shabi assured them that Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and other House members sympathised with their plight and would take necessary action.
“The House will summon all stakeholders once the assembly resumes fully. This issue will not be ignored but will receive an accelerated hearing,” he assured.
Police Rescue 2 Kidnap Victims, Hunt For Abductors In Lagos
Police rescue 2 kidnap victims, hunt for abductors in Lagos. Mr Hundeyin said that the alleged kidnappers abducted the victims on Wednesday at Ijede in the Ikorodu area of the state.
The police command in Lagos state says it has rescued two kidnap victims and launched a search for their alleged abductors.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.
Mt Hundeyin said that the alleged kidnappers abducted the victims on Wednesday at Ijede in the Ikorodu area of the state.
“The police received information that some kidnappers invaded Ijede community and kidnapped two persons.
“Upon receipt of the report, police operatives were mobilised to the scene where it was observed that the kidnappers forcefully gained entrance into the house of a 40-year-old man, killed the security dog and kidnapped him.
Police
“The kidnappers equally forced their way into the nearby house and kidnapped the landlord’s 25-year-old daughter, ” he said.
The spokesperson said that the victims were rescued on Saturday, March 29.
“With the collaborative efforts of both the police joint task force and other stakeholders, the kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt and handed over to their family members.
“The area is relatively calm and being closely monitored.
“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the wanted suspects, ” Mr Hundeyin said.
Eid-el-Fitr: Group (SDAI) Salutes Troops For Keeping Nigeria Safe
Eid-el-Fitr: Group (SDAI) salutes troops for keeping Nigeria safe. Security, Development and Advancement Initiative (SDAI), a civil society organisation, has saluted troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their sacrifices and sustained onslaught against terrorists across theatres of operation.
The group gave the commendation in a message by its convener, Mattias Ebong, to the armed forces on the occasion of Eid-el-fitr, on Sunday in Abuja.
Mt Ebong likened the fasting period to the sacrifices being made by members of the armed forces to keep the country safe and united.
He said the military under the command of Gen. Christopher Musa, had been exemplary in terms of making sacrifices for the country.
The group lauded the chief of defence staff for the operational successes that had seen insurgents, terrorists and bandits being depleted by troops.
He said the Ramadan period was that of intercession to usher in peace and stability in security challenged areas in the country, and expressed hope that those places would soon experience a turn around.
Nigerian Army
“As you celebrate the end of Ramadan and mark the occasion of Eid-el-fitr, the security, development and advancement initiative send our warmest felicitations.
“May this joyous occasion bring you peace, happiness, and spiritual renewal. May the blessings of Allah be upon you and your loved ones.
“As we celebrate, let us remember the sacrifices made by the armed forces of Nigeria to keep the country safe and united.
“May we continue to uphold these values in our daily lives and continuously work for our unity,” he said.
FRSC Warns Motorists Against Carrying Inflammable Substances During Eid: Ogun
FRSC warns motorists against carrying inflammable substances during eid. Mr Ogunmefun also advised motorists to be patient and drive safely on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State Command, has warned motorists against carrying inflammable substances, such as gas, that may ignite fire explosions during the eid-el-fitr celebration.
The Ota Unit Commander of the FRSC, Wasiu Ogunmefun,issued the warning while speaking with journalists on Saturday in Ota, Ogun.
He emphasised that the warning was necessary to promote safety during the festival.
He explained that the primary goal of the warning was to reduce the risk of fire and explosions on the road, which could lead to loss of lives and property.
Mr Ogunmefun also advised motorists to be patient and drive safely on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, saying the road was still under construction.
“We urge motorists not to carry anything that has the potential to ignite a fire to prevent mishaps on the highway during this period.
”Additionally, they should avoid speeding and refrain from driving against traffic to ensure the safety of road users,” he said.
FRSC Warns Motorists
Mr Ogunmefun also cautioned against overloading vehicles, as it could make them more fragile, increasing the risk of road crashes.
He further advised against carrying humans with animals, warning that anyone caught doing so would be arrested by FRSC personnel.
He underscored the importance of motorists cooperating with FRSC personnel, who had been deployed to ensure traffic safety, ease congestion, and respond to emergencies on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
The Federal Government has declared March 31 and April 1 as public holidays for Muslim faithful to celebrate eid-el-fitr across the country.
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