- Several Arrested in Alimosho Over Illegal Refuse Disposal
- The offenders were taken to the Task Force Office in Oshodi for prosecution
- Wahab also urged residents to adopt proper waste disposal practices
The Lagos State Task Force has arrested several residents in the Akesan area of Alimosho Local Government for illegally dumping refuse, as part of the state government’s intensified efforts to enforce environmental sanitation laws.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the arrests followed reports from the Oba of Akesan and the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), prompting swift intervention by state enforcement officers.
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The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the development in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday.
“Following reports from the Oba of Akesan and LAWMA, enforcement officers this morning arrested residents caught dumping waste illegally in Akesan, Alimosho LGA. The offenders were taken to the Task Force Office in Oshodi for prosecution,” Wahab stated.
He emphasized that the state government would not tolerate any act undermining its cleanliness drive or threatening public health, warning that violators of environmental laws would face strict sanctions.
Wahab also urged residents to adopt proper waste disposal practices and collaborate with the government to sustain a clean and safe environment across Lagos.
The latest enforcement action comes amid the state’s broader campaign to curb indiscriminate waste disposal, which authorities say contributes to flooding, air pollution, and other environmental hazards.
