Date Type 03/08/2012 UA Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted NGA 3/2012 Nigeria Adequate housing; Alleged forced eviction and demolition of an informal settlement in Lagos. According to the information received, on 16 July 2012, the Lagos State government commenced the demolition of the Makoko Waterfront following an open 72 hour quit notice, dated 12 July 2012, issued to some residents by the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development. Between 16 and 21 July the Lagos State demolition squad, backed by heavily armed policemen, reportedly destroyed the homes and properties of Makoko residents. Excessive force used by the Police allegedly caused the death of one resident, Timothy Azinkpono. At the time the communication was sent, over 30,000 residents, including women, children, and the elderly had allegedly lost their homes; over 120,000 people faced imminent displacement. Evictees were allegedly further endangered as many of them were then forced to live and sleep in their canoes. Reportedly, three children of one family drowned when their canoe capsized as they were sleeping during the night of 18 July. According to statements by public officials, the Lagos State government was not planning on any compensation or resettlement as the people concerned are not from Lagos. Reply A/HRC/22/67 63