Lagos resumes demolition of 'illegal structures' in Idumota market

A month later, 15 buildings wereFollowing the incident, some distressed buildings were pulled down by operatives of the Lagos Emergency Management Agency .During an inspection of the affected areas, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of the state, condemned the conversion of residential buildings to storage facilities for inflammable materials.indefinite closure of the market over incessant fire outbreaks, promising to hold those who flout building and safety standards accountable.

Providing an update on the subject on Saturday, Jubril Gawat, senior special assistant on new media to the governor, said a combined team from enforcement agencies carried out the demolition.He said the operation is part of the recommendations of the Docemo fire incident committee chaired by“Lagos state government continues the removal of illegal extensions in markets in Lagos Island to ensure safety, orderliness and opening up of the free flow of traffic.

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