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Story summary
- A coalition of organizations condemned Lagos State Government's Makoko demolitions, citing rights violations, deaths, displacements, describing a pattern that harms the poor, benefits developers, and threatens culture and livelihoods.
- Demolitions began in December 2025 and left more than 80,000 homeless.
- Protesters demanded a 100-meter zone for demolitions.
- Officials continued clearing structures beyond the boundary.
- The Lagos State Government says demolitions are necessary for safety due to illegal structures near power lines.
