Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned Moruf-Akinderu Fatai, Commissioner for Housing, and Oluwatobi Lawal, Managing Director, Lagos Building
The officials and some residents were invited over the planned demolition of some houses in the Jakande Estate area of Eti-Osa.
Adams said the residents, between 70 and 80 years old, stormed his residence Tuesday morning and appealed that the government be stopped from demolishing their houses.
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