The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has arrested seven persons for alleged illegal waste dumping during a night enforcement operation around the Pattey axis of Lagos Island.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said today that the arrests underscored the Authority’s resolve to sustain enforcement against indiscriminate waste disposal, particularly at identified black spots across the state.
He explained that the offenders were apprehended by LAWMA personnel during night monitoring operation of identified waste black spots in the area, reports Daily Independent.
The seven persons apprehended were Nafisat Alabi, 30, from Kwara State, Aminullah Abdulrasheed, 49 from Kwara State, Segun Adeyemi, 45, from Ogun State, Gboyega Osuntuyi, 44, from Ekiti State, Segun Olowe, 26, from Osun State, Adebayo Ibrahim, 29, from Oyo State and Stephen Ogboru, 36, from Delta State.
The LAWMA boss stated that the enforcemets operation was temporarily disrupted when some persons described as area boys arrived at the LAWMA office in the area and attempted to interfere with the operation.
He said that the situation was brought under control following the swift intervention of the Area Commander, Lion Building police station, who deployed a team to provide security support and enable the officers to continue their lawful duties.
Gbadegesin maintained that LAWMA would not relent in enforcing waste management regulations, noting that sustained monitoring and enforcement remained necessary to curb illegal dumping and promote responsible waste disposal practices.
He said that the seven apprehended waste offenders had been taken to the Task Force Office, Oshodi for prosecution in accordance with applicable procedures.
He commended the security personnel for their prompt intervention and urged residents, traders and other stakeholders to cooperateWASTED enforcement personnel and desist from activities capable of obstructing lawful waste management operations.
He reiterated that achieving a cleaner Lagos required responsible waste disposal, compliance with environmental regulations and the collective support of residents, businesses, communities and everyone.
