Makoko residents appeal for shelter and rebuilding support after fire
Residents of Apolo in Makoko, Lagos, have appealed for emergency shelter and help rebuilding their homes after a fire damaged properties in the community, The Guardian reported on 13 November.
Francis Wobe told the newspaper he lost his work tools and had nowhere to stay. David Ikechukwu, a footwear trader, said he lost stock and was injured while escaping. Omobowadun Iyamore said she got her father and children out but could save none of her belongings.
Residents seek emergency relief
Olatunji Sanni, the Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate for Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency, visited the area and told The Guardian he would work with others to provide relief. He said residents needed food, shelter and clothing. Whether affected households have received assistance remains unconfirmed.
The date of the fire, the number of displaced households and the overall injury toll remain unverified.