Lagos State Investigates Sanitation Officer for Bribery

The Lagos State government has initiated an investigation into a sanitation officer from the Lagos State Environment Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) over allegations of bribery. The officer is suspected of receiving a bribe of N20,000 from an individual accused of violating environmental regulations.

This disclosure was made by Tokunbo Wahab, the state commissioner for the environment and water resources, on Friday. The investigation was prompted by a viral video that allegedly shows the officer, dressed in a green uniform, accepting cash from a suspect inside a vehicle.

Wahab stated that the conduct displayed in the video is unacceptable and runs contrary to the ethical standards of the agency. Consequently, an official query has been issued, and the matter will be investigated according to the provisions of the Lagos State civil service rules.

The Lagos State government maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and misconduct within its public service.