Amnesty International has condemned the latest demolition and forced evictions in Oworonshoki, Lagos, carried out by the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration, calling it one of the most violent in nearly a decade.

According to the human rights group, at least two children—a newborn and a five-year-old—were killed during the operation, which involved bulldozers destroying homes while families were still inside. Amnesty described the evictions as a “ruthless forced eviction carried out by the police on the orders of Lagos state government.”

The organisation highlighted that repeated demolitions since 2016 have displaced hundreds of families, destroyed livelihoods, and violated basic human rights. Amnesty warned that Lagos’ ambition to become a “megacity” must not come at the expense of poor communities, urging the government to halt all mass evictions, investigate abuses, and provide remedies for affected residents.

Oworonshoki, a waterfront community in Kosofe Local Government Area, has faced cycles of demolition tied to environmental and security directives, often without notice, consultation, or compensation, according to local activists.