The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has started verifying residents affected by the recent demolition in Oworonshoki the process is part of plans to compensate and relocate those who lost their homes.
According to LASBCA, the verification aims to confirm who the real victims are, check ownership documents, and assess the level of damage before any help is given.
The exercise includes reviewing documents, visiting sites, and interviewing affected residents to prevent false claims.
Officials explained that only people who can show legal proof of ownership or tenancy for properly approved buildings will be eligible for compensation.Those who built on restricted areas like canals or drainage paths will not be considered, as such structures are against state laws.
Community members have welcomed the move, calling it a fair step toward justice however, they asked the government to make the process transparent to avoid favoritism or political interference.
LASBCA said the verification will be completed within a set period, after which compensation and relocation will begin.
The agency added that the demolition was part of Lagos State’s flood control and urban renewal efforts, meant to protect lives and key infrastructure in high-risk areas.
