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Lagos Demolitions Displace 10,000 Amid Protests and Police Violence

2/4/2026

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On December 23, bulldozers began demolishing homes in Makoko, Lagos, leaving thousands homeless with little warning, including Victor Ahansu's family.
More than 3,000 houses have been destroyed, displacing about 10,000 people.
The Lagos state government says the evictions are necessary for safety and urban development.
Protests against the demolitions have been met with police force.

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Story summary

On December 23, bulldozers began demolishing homes in Makoko, Lagos, leaving thousands homeless with little warning, including Victor Ahansu's family.
More than 3,000 houses have been destroyed, displacing about 10,000 people.
The Lagos state government says the evictions are necessary for safety and urban development.
Protests against the demolitions have been met with police force.