Underneath the Dolphin Estate Bridge in Ikoyi, Lagos Island, authorities uncovered a startling revelation as 86 partitioned rooms were unearthed. These makeshift accommodations, ranging in size from 10×10 to 12×10, were reportedly rented out to tenants at an annual rate of N250,000 each. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, took to social media to disclose this discovery, accompanied by video evidence.
The enforcement team from the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources swiftly took action, dismantling all structures, including a container allegedly used for illicit activities, from beneath the Dolphin Estate Bridge. Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Kunle Rotimi-Akodu, confirmed the eviction of squatters during the operation, with 23 individuals arrested for their involvement in the illegal settlement and environmental violations.
Rotimi-Akodu emphasized the dangers posed by these makeshift dwellings, citing the use of wood materials, gas cylinders, and stored fuel for generators as potential hazards. He reiterated the government’s commitment to monitoring and enforcing the law to prevent such occurrences in the future.
