Saturday PUNCH learnt that the thugs invaded the community on Tuesday January 27, 2026, and started demanding between N15m and N25m from house owners. The thugs, according to some residents, have demolished the houses of those who were unable to pay. Checks by Saturday PUNCH show that no fewer than 50 buildings, including residential houses, shops and fences, have been destroyed by the hoodlums. “Some said they were asked to pay N25m, but they demanded N15m from my parents,” he added. We have written to the Commissioner of Police and even the Lagos State Taskforce to that effect.

Source: Punch February 14, 2026 13:20 UTC