Apparently, about 18 shops have already been demolished and there is armed security everywhere supervising the demolition. Sources also say the demolition was restricted to only a particular block of shops.

Some sources who have spoken to media houses under the conditions of anonymity have said Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode plans to turn that location into a BRT bus park. However, this is unconfirmed.

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Last year, the Lagos State government announced plans to relocate the famous Computer Village from Ikeja to the Kotangowa axis of the city. The state government reiterated those plans a few weeks ago. It is unclear if this demolition is part of the state governments relocation plans.

This is a developing story. More to come as it unfolds.