The Digest:
Lagos State Government has demolished the popular Costain Market, displacing dozens of traders and destroying goods worth millions of naira. The demolition, carried out by a joint enforcement team, has left business owners devastated and sparked allegations of a lack of prior notice or compensation.
Key Points:
- The Lagos State Government demolished Costain Market on Thursday afternoon.
- A joint task force, including LASTMA and KAI, carried out the operation.
- Traders were dispersed with teargas before shops and a mosque were demolished.
- Business owners allege the demolition occurred without any prior notice.
- One trader, Alfred Wisdom, reported losses exceeding N5 million.
- The incident follows the recent demolition of the Otumara community months earlier.
- The state government has not issued a statement or compensation plan.
Sources: Daily Post
