The Lagos State Government has resumed the clearance of illegal shops attached to the pedestrian bridge in Idumota as part of ongoing efforts to maintain order and improve pedestrian movement in the area.
The disclosure was made on Monday in an X post by the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab.
He stated that the operation was carried out in a joint effort between operatives from the Office of the Drainage Services and the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), targeted structures encroaching on the bridge and its surroundings to improve accessibility and eliminate safety risks.
“In a joint operation between the operatives from the Office of the Drainage Services and the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, clearance operation resumed in Idumota, removing illegal shops attached to the pedestrian bridge,” Wahab’s post read.
A short video clip attached to ... showed operatives wielding sledgehammers to demolish cemented shop structures built against the pedestrian bridge.
The Lagos State Government has been demolishing illegally erected structures across the state, particularly those obstructing pedestrian bridges, drainage channels, and roadways. These efforts aim to improve urban planning, reduce flooding, and ensure pedestrian safety.
In February 2025, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LABSCA) and the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) Operations Unit demolished unauthorized structures at Obalende Under-Bridge, citing security concerns and environmental hazards.
The Lagos State Government has consistently warned traders and residents against encroaching on public infrastructure, reiterating that enforcement actions will continue to reclaim obstructed spaces and improve urban livability.