Lagos Cracks Down on Environmental Offenders, Pedestrian Law Violator Remanded in Prison

The Lagos State Government has intensified its enforcement drive against environmental violations and public safety breaches, with fresh actions taken this week against both individuals and properties flouting the law.

In a swift enforcement operation, Chidinma Obishe was apprehended at Ojota for failing to use the pedestrian bridge and violently assaulting enforcement officers during her arrest. According to officials, her resistance turned aggressive, prompting legal action. She has been remanded in prison custody by the Magistrate Court sitting at Bolade, pending the hearing of her case scheduled for July 8, 2025.

In a related development, the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has taken decisive action against illegal dumping and wastewater violations in parts of the state.

On Monday evening, operatives from the ministry’s enforcement team sealed a property at 32 Ogunkoya Street, Ikosi-Ketu, after receiving a tip-off about illegal dumping activities. An inspection confirmed the violation, and the premises were promptly shut down.

Similarly, on Tuesday, July 1, the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) sealed House No.124B, Ojuelegba Road, Surulere, for discharging untreated sewage into the surrounding environment and public drainage system—posing a serious health risk to residents.

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, reaffirmed the state’s zero tolerance policy for environmental abuse and non-compliance.

“Let this serve as a clear warning—Lagos will not tolerate environmental sabotage. Whether day or night, our surveillance teams are active across all neighborhoods,” Wahab stated.

He emphasized that the ministry remains committed to promoting a cleaner, healthier, safer, and more sustainable environment, urging residents and property owners to adhere strictly to sanitation laws and public safety regulations.

These enforcement actions underscore the state's resolve to clamp down on both environmental infractions and disregard for public safety, especially as Lagos continues to grapple with urban challenges linked to population growth and infrastructural strain.