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The Lagos state government has cleared
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over 200 illegal shanties in the Leki
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coastal road access in a renew push to
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restore order and security in the area.
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During the operation, officials made a
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startling discovery, a dummy gun hidden
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within one of the makeshift structures,
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raising concerns about criminal
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The commissioner for the environment and
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water resources, Tokumbo Wahab said the
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exercise aims to reclaim public spaces
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and discourage unlawful occupation of
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government land. Residents have praised
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the move calling for sustained
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enforcement to prevent a resurgence of
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illegal settlements. This is media
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Africa reported by Susan Daniel.
