Residents of Oworonshoki in Lagos have been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of a well-known local trader popularly called “Cover Your Bed.”
The trader, whose real name was not immediately confirmed at the time of filing this report, was widely known across the community for selling bed sheets and household materials while loudly advertising his products with the phrase that eventually became his nickname.
According to sources within the community, the trader reportedly died in his village under circumstances that are still unclear. The exact cause of his death has not been officially confirmed.
Many residents described him as an energetic and cheerful personality who brought life to the streets of Oworonshoki through his unique marketing style and friendly interaction with customers. His daily presence in the area made him a familiar figure among traders, residents, and passersby.
Reacting to the news, the Oworonshoki Organizer of the Take It Back Movement, Comrade Opeyemi Benjamin Ogunlami, alleged that the trader’s death may be connected to the recent demolition crisis that affected several homes in the community.
In a post shared on his Facebook page, Ogunlami claimed that the deceased had been severely affected by the demolition of his residence.
According to him, “It is important to add to this report that this wonderful man died of shock. I met him personally. His house was part of houses demolished by the king Pharaoh of Oworonshoki. Prior to his demise, he had been sleeping on the rubbles right on the demolition site. May the blood of the innocent be on the wicked.”
Oworonshoki has in recent times been at the center of demolition controversies involving the Lagos State Government.
The Lagos State Government carried out demolition of several structures in the community. The demolitions left several families homeless and without adequate resettlement plans. Reports also indicated that hundreds of homes were destroyed during the exercise, forcing many residents to seek temporary shelter elsewhere.
The demolitions triggered protests in the area, championed by the Take It Back Movement, with some residents blocking sections of the Third Mainland Bridge to draw attention to their plight. As of the time of this report, many displaced residents are still struggling to secure shelter, while others continue to sleep on the rubble of their demolished homes with little hope for immediate relief.
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