An Ad hoc committee of the Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced investigation into the circumstances that led to the demolition of houses in the Kosofe area of the State by the task force squad recently.
To this end, the committee visited the affected area with a plea to the victims to maintain peace while the issue is being investigated.
Hon. (Prince) Nureni Akinsanya, who chairs the committee, told the victims that the members were at the scene at the behest of the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa, who shares their pain and has asked the agency to halt the demolition with immediate effect.
Prince Akinsanya said the committee was at the scene to see the extent of the demolition adding that all those involved in the act would be invited. According to him, officials of the Community Development Committee (CDC) and the Community Development Area (CDA) in the area would also be invited.
He urged the residents to avail the committee with any information needed to help with the investigation.
In their reactions, the affected community confirmed that the agency stopped the demolition exercise after the order from the House of Assembly by the Speaker.
Mr. Olarenwaju Olusegun, a resident of the community who spoke on behalf of the affected residents, thanked Speaker Obasa and Members of the House for their swift response to the community’s plight.
He told the committee that the community would be glad if there is a provision for the children whose schools were also demolished.
He promised that the community will continue to be law abiding residents of the State.
Members of the committee who were part of the visit include Hon. Lukmon Olumoh, Hon. Sanni Okanlawon, Hon. Kehinde Joesph and Hon. Obafemi Saheed.