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The demolition of the Makoko settlement in Lagos State has resulted in the tragic death of a three-week-old infant and widespread economic displacement. Papa Eve Amossou, a local carpenter, reports that his daughter died following a desperate attempt by his wife to escape police teargas by jumping into the lagoon. The exercise not only led to the loss of life but also destroyed local businesses and homes, forcing displaced residents to seek shelter in canoes. Amossou’s testimony underscores the deep social and economic ties residents have to the community and the humanitarian crisis following the forced evictions.