Hundreds of protesters on Friday marched through the streets of Lagos to express anger over rising hunger and the demolition of buildings in Oworonshoki, which they said has displaced many residents and worsened economic hardship.
The demonstration, organised by the Take It Back Movement in collaboration with several civil society groups, began at Ikeja Bridge around 10 a.m., with participants gathering as early as 7:30 a.m. before heading toward the Lagos 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 Lagos State Government of pursuing “anti-poor policies,” claiming that the demolition of structures in Oworonshoki and other areas was carried out without adequate notice or resettlement plans for affected families.
Security operatives, including police officers and members of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), were deployed along major roads leading to Alausa to maintain order and prevent disruptions.
Eyewitnesses said the protesters moved peacefully but remained vocal in their demand for an end to what they described as government insensitivity to the plight of ordinary citizens.
Upon arrival at the Secretariat, the demonstrators chanted solidarity songs and called for a meeting with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu or a senior government representative to present their grievances.
As of the time of filing this report, the protest had remained largely peaceful, with security agencies closely monitoring the situation.