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Chioma Ikokwu, CEO of Goodhair, alleges that Lagos State officials attempted to steal from her during a demolition of her business premises in Lekki. She shared videos of confrontations with security personnel, raising questions about the conduct of government officials in such operations.
Chioma Ikokwu, popularly known as Chioma Good Hair, the CEO of Goodhair, has taken to social media to report officials from the Lagos State Building and Control Agency (LASBCA) of attempting to steal from her and beat her during a demolition process at her business premises in Lekki on Jan. 2, 2025.
In a now-deleted series of posts on Instagram and Snapchat, Chioma detailed how officials from the Lagos State Building Control arrived to demolish her office space, which houses her hair business and restaurant. She stated that while she and her team were moving their belongings, the officials demanded they vacate the premises to facilitate the demolition.
Chioma further claimed that the officials intended to leave her and her staff vulnerable to theft, as they suspected the officials planned to take building materials from the site. To substantiate her claims, she shared videos capturing moments of confrontation between her staff and security personnel accompanying the government officials. In the footage, security personnel were seen reportedly assaulting staff members and attempting to seize Chioma’s phone as she recorded the events.
This incident has drawn significant attention on social media, with many users expressing solidarity with Chioma and condemning the officials’ actions. The situation raises serious concerns regarding due process and the treatment of business owners during government-led demolitions.
Summary:
Chioma Ikokwu, CEO of Goodhair, alleges that Lagos State officials attempted to steal from her during a demolition of her business premises in Lekki. She shared videos of confrontations with security personnel, raising questions about the conduct of government officials in such operations.
