A lawyer and public affairs analyst, Nkechi Chukwueke on Thursday listed the steps to take when acquiring properties and how to handle conflicts arising from evictions and/or demolition of properties.

Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, Ms Chukwueke gave four reasons why any property can be demolished by the government.

The first reason according to her is “if a land is acquired illegally.”

She said another reason why a house can be demolished is if the property is constructed on government reserved area.

“Three, if the property in question is also built on an area designated for another purpose,” Ms Chukwueke.

She said the government can demolish any structure for ‘overriding public interest.’

In this video, Ms Chukwueke provided some advice to those whose properties are in contention.