The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State, Tokunbo Wahab, revealed that the state government recently discovered a network of 86 partitioned rooms beneath the Dolphin Estate Bridge in Ikoyi, Lagos Island. These rooms, ranging in size from 10×10 to 12×10, were being rented out to tenants, who were reportedly paying exorbitant rents of up to N250,000 per annum.
Wahab, in a social media post, announced that the enforcement team from the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources had successfully cleared out all structures, including a container used for various illegal activities, from the area beneath the Dolphin Estate bridge. The discovery and subsequent removal of these structures underline the government’s commitment to tackling illegal activities and ensuring the safety and integrity of public infrastructure in Lagos State.
Kunle Rotimi-Akodu, a Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, provided additional confirmation regarding the eviction of squatters from the area beneath the bridge leading towards Dolphin Estate in Ikoyi due to illegal settlement and environmental violations.
Rotimi-Akodu stated that during the eviction, carried out by officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) on Tuesday, a total of 23 individuals were arrested. This action demonstrates the state government’s proactive stance against illegal settlements and its commitment to maintaining environmental standards across Lagos.
He further confirmed that the bridge previously accommodated 86 partitioned rooms, ranging in size from 10×10 to 12×10, with squatters paying an average rent of N250,000 per annum. This revelation underscores the extent of the illegal activities and exploitation occurring in the area, emphasizing the need for decisive action to address such issues.
