Situated on the mainland of Lagos, the building was among several marked for mass demolition as part of a government initiative.
The sudden announcement left the affected residents in a state of shock and distress.
With little warning, the residents were given only two hours to salvage their possessions before the bulldozers arrived to level the structure.
Videos circulating online showcased the frantic scene as individuals rushed to remove their belongings from the building.
One resident, who had recently paid a substantial sum of N1.7 million to secure his accommodation, now finds himself having to vacate the premises before his rent expires.
The emotional toll of uprooting their house in such a hurried manner was visible in the residents’ video shared on social media.
As the video continues to trend, netizens online have offered their words of empathy to the affected residents.
The incident has sparked conversations about the need for better communication and assistance for individuals facing forced relocations due to government policies.
While the reasons behind the mass demolitions have not been explicitly stated, discussions continue to spark online.
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