Why Lagos govt demolished our houses after riot — Ikola-Ipaja residents
Residents of Ikola, Ogun State, are recounting how a dispute over a ₦200 charge collected from commercial tricycle operators reportedly escalated into a clash between Hausa and Yoruba residents. They said the unrest led to the death of a Yoruba man before the police intervened to disperse the crowd and restore calm. Ogun federal varsity targets 2027/28 take-off Ogun residents lament as bad road cripples businesses Rail: Solution to Lagos-Ibadan Expressway gridlock
The residents also recounted the aftermath, including the demolition of structures under the power line where some Hausa residents lived. They alleged that the demolition extended beyond what they expected, destroying homes and properties and leaving some residents homeless and stranded.
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