Force Evictions in Otodo Gbame
Sept 2014
1st attack / eviction attempt on Otodo Gbame led by Elegushi family.
Oct 9, 2016
Lagos State Governor announces Government's intention to demolish all waterfront informal settlements within 7 days.
Jan 26, 2017
Lagos State High Court issues interim ruling that these evictions are "cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment" in violation of the right to dignity in the 1999 Constitution; orders State Government and Police to maintain the status quo while going through court-ordered mediation with waterfront residents.
Mar 21, 2017
Military Police, Mobile Police and Lagos State contracted swamp buggy return to continue demolishing remaining homes on water.
Apr 12, 2017
Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo of Lagos state High Court, Igbosere dismissed an application by displaced residents of Lagos waterfront settlements seeking committal to prison of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, for alleged contempt.
Apr 19, 2017
Otodo Gbame evictees hold another protest at Governor's office against the forceful eviction of Otodo Gbame inhabitants.
Dec 2014
Otodo Gbame goes to court against Elegushi family on fundamental rights matter.
Oct 18, 2016
Otodo Gbame and 14 other waterfront communities go to court to enjoin Lagos State Government and Police from carrying out threat.
Feb 7, 2017
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode receives the Certificate of Admission of Lagos State as a member of the 100 Resilient Cities.
Mar 22, 2017
Otodo Gbame women stage a peaceful protest; swamp buggy and security forces turn back rather than continuing the demolition.
Apr 12, 2017
Otodo Gbame evictees hold protest at governor's office protesting against alleged killing of Daniel Anya, injuring others and demolition of their properties by suspected policemen.
Nov 2015
Otodo Gbame goes to court against Elegushi family and Lagos State Government on land matter.
Nov 7, 2016
Lagos State High Court issues injunction against demolition of waterfront communities.
Mar 10, 2017
The waterfront communities engage the Lagos state government in a mediation session to discuss alternatives to eviction.
Mar 29, 2017
Lagos state government unilaterally withdraws from the mediation process with Otodo Gbame.
Apr 14, 2017
A press statement was issued by The Nigerian Slum/Informal Settlement Federation and Just Empower Initiative (JEI) on forceful eviction of Otodo Gbame inhabitants and highlighting the Lagos State Governor's noncompliance with the rule of law.
Mar 2016
Otodo Gbame stages peaceful protest over dredging/sandfilling activities that are affecting their homes and livelihoods.
Nov 9-10, 2016
Without prior warning, Lagos State Government and Police forcibly evict 30,000 from Otodo Gbame using arson attack and an excavator working during the night, in violation of court order.
Mar 17, 2017
Without prior warning, Lagos State Government demolishes rebuilt parts of Otodo Gbame community, rendering 4,700 homeless once again in blatant disregard for court order and ongoing mediation process.
Apr 9, 2017
Without prior notice, Lagos State Task Force attacked Otodo Gbame at 6am, setting remaining houses on fire and chasing residents in boats deep into the lagoon by shooting tear gas and bullets; one young man was shot dead and thousands rendered homeless.
Apr 18, 2017
Otodo Gbame evictees and civil society organizations (CSOs) had meeting with Lagos State Government without any conclusive commitment from the government.