Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Lagos on Friday, marching from Ikeja Bridge to Alausa, the seat of the Lagos State Government, to protest worsening hunger and the ongoing demolition of buildings in Oworonshoki.
The protest, organised by the Take It Back Movement in collaboration with several civil society groups, highlighted growing frustration among residents who say the demolitions have displaced families and worsened economic hardship for low-income communities across the state.
Eyewitnesses said the demonstration began around 10:00 a.m., with participants gathering as early as 7:30 a.m. at Ikeja Bridge before heading toward the State Secretariat in Alausa.
Protesters carried placards with messages such as “Stop the Demolitions,” “End Hunger Now,” and “Government Should Protect the Poor.”
The groups accused the state government of implementing “anti-poor policies,” claiming that the demolitions in Oworonshoki and other parts of Lagos were carried out without adequate notice or arrangements for displaced residents.
Security personnel, including police officers and operatives of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), were deployed along major routes to maintain order and prevent disruptions.
As of the time of filing this report, the protesters had arrived at the Secretariat complex, chanting solidarity songs and demanding to meet with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu or a representative of his administration to present their grievances.