Ikoyi Towers: "You have 2 days to vacate building," LASG tells squatters

The Lagos state government, through the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, has sent an eviction notice to Illegal occupants of the Ikoyi Towers (formerly Federal Staff Quarters).

The notice was served to the squatters by the minster, Tokunbo Wahab, on Saturday, May 4, when he led an inspection visit to monitor enforcement operations in some areas of the state.

According to the said notice, the illegal occupants have until Monday, May 6, to leave the building.

The Ikoyi Towers, which comprise three blocks of 12 floors each, are mostly occupied by security agents and their families.

Wahab described the situation as a ‘big security risk’ to the state as well as to the environment.

He said: "Apart from constituting an environmental nuisance, they are a security risk to the state which can be used as hideouts for criminal elements to perpetrate their nefarious acts. "Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu is passionate about the well-being and safety of all citizens and would spare…