- Lagos Magistrate Court Remands 34 Individuals for Illegal Street Trading
- 32 men and 2 women among those arrested
- Tokunbo Wahab reaffirmed the administration’s dedication to enforcing environmental laws
A Magistrate’s Court in Bolade, Oshodi, has ordered the remand of 34 individuals for allegedly participating in illegal street trading and occupying unauthorized structures along the Alaba Rago–Ojo section of the Lagos–Badagry Expressway.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the arrests occurred during a joint operation conducted by the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) task force and the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) over the weekend, as part of the Lagos State Government’s broader initiative to eliminate illegal structures and restore order to public spaces.
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Among those apprehended, several were found residing in makeshift shelters constructed on the road median, with some allegedly utilizing these structures as hideouts for criminal activities.
The arrested persons include Ibrahim Abu, Isiaka Ashafa, Shaibu Isa, Abubakar Haruna, Aminu Haruna, Aminu Abdullahi, Zakariyahu Yahusa, Sunmola Musa, Samsideen Ali, Anthony Oyibo, Abubakar Yusuf, Muhammed Oseni, Aliu Mohammed, Lookman Adebayo, Igudu Ibrahim, Awalu Umar, Sani Babangida, Abdullahi Usman, Aliu Ibrahim, Roland David, David Timothy, Yusuf Adamu, Abdulsalam Sanusi, Nura Yusuf, Idris Isa, Nasiru Ali, Mayi Daniel, Isaac Samuel, Yahaya Mamuda, Salisu Ibrahim, Yusuf Adamu, Abdullahi Musa, Fadipe Bose, and Ebere Ndubuisi.
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab reaffirmed the administration’s dedication to enforcing environmental laws and preserving public order while all the suspects are to remain in custody until 22 July, when the matter will return to court for further proceedings.
Encouraging residents to play their part in maintaining a clean and sustainable environment, Wahab underscored the crucial role of public compliance in achieving this goal.
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