The National Human Rights Commission has commenced an investigation into allegations of gross human rights violations following the demolition of properties at Blue Roof Estate, Surulere Community, Alagbado, Lagos State.
The investigation followed a petition filed by residents of the estate through their counsel, Mr Akeem Aponmade, alleging unlawful demolition, intimidation, extortion and loss of life during an operation carried out between January 27 and February 26, 2026.
The petition, dated May 5, 2026, and registered by the commission as case No. C/2026/CPR/1492/HQ, was acknowledged by the NHRC, which assured the petitioners that the allegations would be investigated in line with its constitutional and statutory mandate.
Speaking on the petition, Aponmade alleged that more than 200 armed hoodlums invaded the estate during the period under review.
According to him, the invaders allegedly acted on behalf of Mr Ademola Akerele and Mr Bolu Fakile, with the operation purportedly backed by the
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