Human-rights cases · Nigeria

Information received concerning the alleged demolition and burning, including at night, of thousands of homes and structures in the waterfront settlements of Ayetoro and Oko Baba, which have left at least 3,000 people displaced and homeless, with no access to services or livelihood opportunities. The demolitions were carried out without prior notice and consultation with the affected communities, and without the provision of alternative housing solutions or emergency shelters. Information received also points to imminent demolitions to affect neighboring settlements in the same area. Cases of forced evictions and demolition of informal settlements in the Lagos State, without prior notice or consultation and without the provision of alternative adequate housing, were raised in previous communications from Special Procedures mandate holders, namely NGA 4/2016 of 14 November 2016, NGA 1/2015 of 8 October 2015, NGA 1/2013 of 26 February 2013, and NGA 3/2012 of 3 August 2012. We regret to note that, while replies have been received to some of these communications, the concerns raised were not adequately addressed, and demolitions have continued exposing communities living in vulnerable situations to compounded hardships. Alleged victims: 3000 More details...