LAWMA Arrests 11 for Illegal Waste Disposal in Lagos
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified enforcement efforts against illegal waste disposal, resulting in the arrest of 11 individuals across various locations in Lagos Island and along Ago Palace Way. The enforcement operations, led by Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, aimed to address persistent illegal dumping that threatens environmental sanitation.
Mukaila Sanusi, Director of Public Affairs at LAWMA, stated that waste must be properly bagged and handed over to accredited operators. The arrested individuals include Shabban Tasiu (20), Nkechukwu Nwokeji (40), Kolawole Elija (28), Sunni Sado (30), Subairu Lawal (28), Abi Lawal (22), Sufianu Musa (20), Yusuf Lawan (18), Ahmed Lawal (25), St. Peter Eze (23), and Udo Richard (32).
The operations targeted commercial establishments contributing to waste build-up and aimed to promote compliance with waste management regulations. LAWMA plans to continue monitoring and enforcing environmental regulations to foster responsible waste management behavior among residents and businesses.
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