Nigeria, Jan. 28 -- Residents of Lagos waterfront communities are set to stage a protest on Wednesday against ongoing demolitions and forced evictions after the Lagos State Police Command rejected their notification of the rally.

In a notice shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, the Coalition Against Demolition, Forced Eviction, Land Grabbing, and Displacement said the demonstration would begin at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Ikeja Underbridge, stressing that the protest will proceed despite the police stance.

The Lagos State Police Command has yet to issue any statement regarding its decision, leaving organisers and residents uncertain about potential police intervention.

Traders at Owode Onirin spare parts market and residents of Ajegun...