Earlier today (Thursday, 19 June 2025), Owode Motor Spare Parts Market, Lagos, witnessed violence and chaos as heavily armed policemen, thugs, and demolition equipment invaded the market. Shops were demolished, traders were injured, and the peaceful hustle of the market was shattered.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Eyewitnesses say the operation began early in the morning. Bulldozers (caterpillars) were used to flatten several shops, while policemen fired shots into the air to scare people away. Resistance from traders led to clashes, and many suffered injuries in the fracas.
Why It Happened
The action seems linked to earlier demolitions that took place in March 2025, when over 500 shops were demolished in the same market. Traders had filed a petition with the Lagos State House of Assembly and the Governor’s office, but no significant intervention had been made by then.
On 2 June 2025, the Ikeja High Court issued an order (injunction) directing that the status quo be maintained — meaning that no further demolitions or forceful removals should happen until further notice.
Despite the court’s order, today’s actions suggest that demolition and raid operations continued, sparking greater outrage among the affected traders.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
