Lagos State Government said on Sunday that it was not part of the eviction of residents of a beachside community at Tarkwa Bay by the Navy.
It, however, said with the destruction of property in Abule-Egba by individuals and groups, who chose to endanger the lives and property of residents through illicit trade, the government would support every step taken to tackle the distasteful and irresponsible behaviour of vandals, who pilfered the country’s commonwealth and endangered the lives of others.
The government said although it was not part of the eviction, it was, however, engaging the stakeholders concerned to ensure that the rights of those legally permitted to live at Tarkwa Bay were not violated.
It stated its position in a statement released on Sunday and signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso.
(Text, excluding headline, courtesy of The Nation)