Sunday morning of November 28 is a day that many would not forget as it will remind them of what they lost.
Point News247 reports that some homeowners in Festac Phase 2 woke up to their houses being demolished, barely a day after an article announced that the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) will soon begin mass demolition of buildings without approval in Festac Town.
Facebook user, Angel Nkiru took to her page to share photos of houses that have been brought down.
She wrote: “Got a bad news this morning. “I am there and I’m crying because I have friends who have houses there.
“Festac phase 2 Abulado Estate under Amuwo Odofin local government under demolition by the FHA.
“They started since 5 am.. See beautiful igbo people’s houses.. FHA said the land is not approved. I am watching people’s houses being destroyed and it’s painful.
“Ego umu igbo agwugo.. This first yellow building belongs to my oga at aspamda. Make i no mention name because he’s popular.”
We urge the government to do it’s best in ensuring adequate notice is given before such exercises are carried out. We also implore the government to carry out proper relocation exercises of victims as well.
However, it is pertinent to note that property owners should take necessary steps to legalize their ownership following government’s laid down procedure.