LAWMA Suspends Street Sweeper Over Alleged Assault on Woman in Lagos

LAWMA Suspends Street Sweeper Over Alleged Assault on Woman in Lagos
LAWMA Boss Condemns Alleged Assault
Withdraws Uniform

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has suspended one of its street sweepers following her alleged involvement in the assault of a female passerby in the Abraham Adesanya area of Lagos State.

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LAWMA also announced the withdrawal of the operative’s official uniform and confirmed that it is cooperating with the Nigeria Police Force as investigations into the incident continue.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, described the incident as regrettable and inconsistent with the agency’s values and the professional standards expected of its personnel.

According to preliminary findings, the incident occurred between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, when an altercation between the street sweeper and a female passerby allegedly escalated into a physical confrontation.

The victim reportedly sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital for medical treatment.

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The suspect was subsequently apprehended by members of the public before being handed over to officers at the Ajiwe Police Station, where she remains in custody.

Reacting to the incident, Gbadegesin said the agency acted immediately by suspending the operative from all sanitation duties and withdrawing her official uniform pending the outcome of the police investigation and any disciplinary measures deemed necessary.

“The alleged conduct is unacceptable and completely inconsistent with LAWMA’s code of conduct, institutional values and the level of professionalism expected from everyone representing the Authority,” he said.

He reiterated that the agency maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against violence, misconduct and any behaviour capable of undermining public confidence in its environmental sanitation mandate.

Gbadegesin assured residents that LAWMA would continue to work closely with the police to ensure a thorough investigation and that justice is served in accordance with the law.

He also expressed sympathy to the injured woman and wished her a speedy recovery.

The LAWMA boss reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to professionalism, discipline and responsible public service, assuring Lagos residents that it would continue to uphold the highest standards while carrying out its environmental sanitation responsibilities.