Lagos – The Lagos State Government is to immediately allocate the land to the 549 Judgment Creditors at Shangisha village.
The state government made this commitment during a meeting with stakeholders involved in the Shangisha land dispute.
A statement issued by state Commissioner for information, Gbenga Omotosho said the decision was taken during the meeting presided over by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
” In the event that there is no available and accessible land within the Shangisha village scheme to allocate to all the 549 Judgment Creditors, the State Government, in agreement with the Judgment Creditors, will provide alternative plots of land,” the statement said.
The Nigeria Police Force, the statement is advised to allow for peaceful settlement of the land dispute by restraining its men and officers from any conduct or action that may instigate violence or breakdown of law and order in Magodo.
“They should be keepers of peace and act within the confines of the law always. All the parties have agreed to an amicable resolution of the matter,” it said.
While rounding off the meeting, Sanwoolu thanked the stakeholders for attending and restated his resolve to ensure that peace returns to Magodo and that there is justice for all.
Some if the stakeholders in their reactions praised the governor for showing “good leadership”, which they said prevented violence in the estate.
They also expressed confidence in the ability of the governor to sincerely resolve the matter.
The meeting which was held at the State House Alausa, on January 5, 2022 was attended by the Judgment Creditors (Shangisha Landlords’ Association), their lawyers, Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Policemen from the F.C.T Command and Police Headquarters, the Executive and Trustees of the Magodo Residents’ Association and senior Government Officials. (vitalnews)
