Overpopulation measures

In 2019, Lagos had a population of 20 million. This number rose to 100 million after the outbreak of the inama virus and now, ever since the end of World War 3 and the mass immigration caused by it, Lagos' population far exceeds 200 million people. The city is dangerously overpopulated.

In hopes to solve this problem, two drastic measures were introduced: The regulation games and the reproduction permit.

The regulation games
Once a year, Lagos' colosseum hosts the regulation games where criminals fight for their survival. You lose the battle, you die. In these battles you either fight other criminals or, if you're unlucky, you fight one of the Guardians. Generally, fights in the colosseum are always melee battles.

The regulation games enjoy great popularity amongst the populace and take place over a full week. The number of criminals -- and thus the number of 'combatants' -- is ample, as being branded a criminal in Lagos is not particularly difficult. The law is strict and, due to the dire overpopulation situation, there is no particular differention between various crimes. A criminal is a criminal and being a criminial usually equals death.

This is far less evil than it sounds, rather it is the most rational and fair way to keep the population at a number that allows for civilized life, while also maintaining the steady influx of immigrants, which is necessary in order to attain individuals of value that can steer evolution and progress.

The reproduction permit
Unsactioned reproduction is considered a serious crime in Lagos. The furthering of humanity is meticulously planned and only those with proven value and a favorable genetic makeup are granted a reproduction permit. Still, the number of children in Lagos is very low, as there are not many reproduction permits handed out: The number of immigrants is big enough for there to be a healthy and steady dose of new life.