Illegal dumping in Lagos sparks arrest, warning from Tokunbo Wahab

Illegal dumping in Lagos triggered the arrest of a 30-year-old woman, prompting a strong warning from Tokunbo Wahab on maintaining a clean environment

Illegal dumping in Lagos has once again drawn government attention after a 30-year-old woman named Sarah was arrested this morning for discarding waste on a road median at Iyanaba.

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Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, confirmed the arrest via his official X handle, stating that such behaviour directly undermines ongoing efforts to keep Lagos clean and flood-free.

“This reckless act undermines our efforts to maintain a clean and flood-free Lagos,” Wahab said.

“Let this serve as a clear warning: dumping waste on road medians or public spaces is a punishable offense. Offenders will face immediate arrest and prosecution.”

The Commissioner’s response underscores the administration’s zero-tolerance policy on indiscriminate refuse disposal, which remains a key driver in the broader campaign for environmental reform across the state.

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As Lagos ramps up enforcement, residents are urged to adopt responsible waste disposal habits or face legal consequences in line with the state’s sanitation laws.

Peculiar Adirika