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flag Lagos evicted 10,000 people from Makoko in January 2026, destroying 3,000 homes with no warning or compensation.

flag In January 2026, Lagos, Nigeria, conducted mass evictions in the historic Makoko waterfront community, displacing at least 10,000 people and destroying over 3,000 homes. flag Residents, including families like Victor Ahansu’s, were left with little warning and no compensation, some now living in canoes. flag The Lagos state government cited safety and infrastructure concerns, while advocacy groups say the actions target poor communities for private development. flag Protests were met with tear gas, and officials declined detailed comment, though Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu defended the operation.

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