Scores of Magodo residents have taken to the streets protesting the militarisation of the estate with at least 50 armed-to-the teeth policemen.

The chairman of Magodo Residents Association Banjo Osinubi told journalists during the protest that the presence of armed cops was unacceptable.

“We called our people out to protest this morning. Over 50 policemen are living within the estate. We want the police out of our estate,” stated the Magodo resident association chairman. “There are no cases of kidnapping, rioting, but why are they still here? We want them out of our estate.”

Two gates leading to the estate were shut as placards-carrying residents continued their demonstration.

“Gov Sanwo-Olu, stop the illegal possession of Magodo phase 2 properties which were legally bought from LASG,” said a placard.

Another placard urged, “Lagos Attorney-General prosecutes those involved in the illegal invasion of Magodo Phase 2 you promised,” with yet another one stating, “Magodo Phase 2 has been under siege of the IGP’s anti-riot police squad for three weeks.”