Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have agreed to hold a public hearing on the menace of land grabbing in the state.

The lawmakers, in a unanimous decision, said the planned stakeholders’ meeting would involve the state government, the police, the judiciary, traditional rulers and others.

Speaker of the House, MUDASHIRU OBASA, said land grabbing has become a serious issue that is beyond disturbing.

The Speaker, who said the land grabbers often attack new and developing areas in Ikorodu, Epe, Ojo and others, also raised concerns over delays and multiple judgments from courts.

He, however, urged the state government to consider commensurate compensations for landowners whose properties are taken over in overriding public interest.