Owners of several demolished properties along the Apapa Road axis of Lagos Mainland have threatened legal action against the Lagos State Government over malicious destruction of their buildings and means of livelihood.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the aggrieved residents issued a pre-action notice to the Commissioners for Transportation; Environment and Water Resources; and Justice, the General Manager, LASTMA and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa.

The notice, served on Wednesday, informed the officials of the claimants’ intention to initiate legal proceedings should the government fail to address their grievances.

It said among the claimants were the traditional ruler of Otumara Community, High Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye, alongside Moses John-Adeyi, Abdulsallam Olawale, Rafiu Raheem, and Mrs. Tope Okoro.

The notice said they allege that their properties including containerised shops, wares valued at millions of naira, and even a mosque were demolished on Oct. 23 by a team of government officials reportedly led by Sola Giwa.

In the pre-action notice issued through their legal representatives, Kayode Ajala & Co., the claimants condemned the demolition as unlawful and illegitimate, demanding justice and adequate compensation from the state government.

“It is indeed in your ultimate interest to yield this wise counsel by responding positively to this harmless request and thereby prevent the avoidable legal consequence with the attendant public opprobrium and discomfort,” the notice warned.

Earlier, in a petition dated Oct. 24, 2025, High Chief Kalejaiye called on Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Commissioner of Police, and the Lagos State House of Assembly to investigate the incident and ensure that justice is served.