LAWMA Arrests 13 Traders for Unauthorized Trading in Lagos
On October 12, 2026, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) arrested 13 traders for allegedly engaging in unauthorized trading in public spaces in Festac and Mile 2. The enforcement operation was part of a broader initiative to clear such trading spots and prevent obstruction of roads and walkways.
The Managing Director of LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, stated that the operations aimed to ensure public roads and walkways remain clear and accessible. He warned that enforcement would continue and urged traders to operate only in approved markets.
The authority conducted a follow-up operation in Ikorodu on October 13, although the number of arrests made there was not disclosed. The individuals arrested in Festac and Mile 2 included Joy Opeyemi, Abigail Manga, Chinasa Eze, Saika Taira, AbdulRasheed Elinu, Charles Nwango, Mustapha Abubakar, Aliyu Garba, Kazinu Umar, Moses Idara, Ahmed Yinusa, Yusuf Usman, and Amaka Chukunju.
LAWMA emphasized that unauthorized street trading contributes to illegal dumping and environmental nuisance.
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