The Lagos State Government on Monday gave 48 hours to people trading or living under and around Obalende flyover to quit.
The Chairman of Lagos State Taskforce on the Environment, SP Olayinka Egbeyemi, gave the order when he visited the area to intimate the people of government’s plan to demolish illegal structures within the vicinity.
Egbeyemi said the people had been served quit notices four years ago and that Governor Akinwumi Ambode visited the area six months ago to restate the need for them to move.
He said: “Lagos State Government has resolved that no bridge would be a hideout for criminals and illegal activities.
“Everyone under Obalende Bridge is there illegally.
“We don’t want to arrest or carry people’s property away, hence 48 hours grace is given to them to move on their own or they will be forced to do so.”
Some of the structures are churches, mosques, traders shed, food vendors stand, mechanics and residences.
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