‘People are dying’: Retiree collapses in court amid Lagos demolition dispute

Vanguard News | 03-10-2026 03:12am |

An elderly retiree collapsed in a Federal High Court in Lagos during proceedings related to a prolonged demolition dispute involving residents of Okokomaiko, Church Estate 1, Church Estate 2, Igbenyadu Community, and Jubilee Estate. The incident occurred on September 24, 2026, in full view of the presiding judge, leaving lawyers and litigants scrambling to save his life. The retiree, one of the affected homeowners, slumped amid a legal battle over alleged demolition and property acquisition, with homeowners insisting on due process and adequate compensation. Individuals with basic first-aid knowledge administered CPR before he was moved to a hospital.

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