00:00January 27, 2002 remains etched in Lagos history as a day of unimaginable loss when an armory explosion in Ikeja claimed over 1,000 lives and displaced many.
00:14Where were you when this incident happened the other day?
00:4423 years later, the Okeafa Memorial Arcade, built to honor the victims, tells a story not just of tragedy but of neglect.
01:05Residents reflect on the painful past and current state of the site meant to preserve their memories.
01:14This is where the victims of the Ikeja bomb blast were buried.
01:34How long have you been here?
01:41I've been here for about six years.
01:50Two decades after one of Nigeria's most tragic disasters, the Okeafa Memorial Arcade is a sober reminder of lives lost and promises unfulfilled.
02:15As residents call for action and families continue to mourn, the question remains, how long will this symbol of remembrance be left to fade into history?
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