The Lagos State Government has arrested six individuals for illegal dumping of waste on the median of Old Abeokuta Expressway in Agege, opposite the Total filling station.
The arrests were made on Wednesday evening by a joint enforcement team comprising officers from the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) unit and the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources.
The offenders — identified as Khalifa Mohammed, Sanusi Bello, Monsuru Salisu, Uzor Michael, Michael Obi, and Ajoke Shobande — were caught red-handed disposing refuse indiscriminately.
Confirming the incident on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, stated that the suspects would face prosecution under existing environmental laws of Lagos State.
“These arrests serve as a warning to those who continue to pollute our environment. The Lagos State Government is committed to ensuring a cleaner, safer city for all residents,” Wahab posted.
The state government has been intensifying efforts to combat environmental violations across the metropolis. This includes daily monitoring, public sanitation drives, and stiffer penalties for offenders.
Illegal waste dumping has long been a major issue in Lagos, contributing to drainage blockages, flooding, and public health hazards. Authorities have urged citizens to adopt responsible waste disposal practices and to use designated bins and collection services.
The government emphasized that maintaining a clean environment is a collective responsibility and warned that further arrests would be made as surveillance expands across key areas.
Residents and environmental advocates have commended the swift action by the government, calling for more sustained enforcement to deter habitual violators.
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