Tension is high in Oworonshoki as the Lagos State Task Force has returned to the community, accompanied by heavily armed security personnel and suspected thugs, despite a court order barring further demolitions.
Residents are mobilizing to resist the move, describing it as an unlawful and unjustified attack on their homes.
The task force officials arrived in multiple vehicles, with bulldozers positioned nearby, sparking fears that demolition is imminent.
Community members are organizing themselves to resist, with youth groups and leaders urging neighbors to stand firm.
This incident is the latest chapter in a long-running dispute between residents and the Lagos State Government over land ownership, demolition notices, and relocation demands.
Past demolitions have left thousands displaced, sparking outcry from civil society groups and human rights organizations.
Legal representatives for the community are expected to respond formally, but residents fear authorities may proceed before legal interventions take effect.
