Business activities were disrupted in Okowonjo, Alimosho, Lagos on Friday after a family, accompanied by armed police officers, moved to enforce a 2003 court judgment over a parcel of land measuring 56.570 hectares.
Residents and business owners in the area said they woke up to find ownership and quit notices pasted on buildings and shops across the affected area, sparking panic and uncertainty.
Eyewitnesses said the sudden enforcement caught many by surprise, with traders closing shops and some residents questioning the validity of the exercise.
The judgment being enforced reportedly dates back to 2003, but details of the parties involved and the current claimants were not immediately made public.
As of press time, there was heavy presence of security operatives in parts of Okowonjo while residents awaited further clarification from authorities and the courts.
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