The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has stepped up enforcement in Alimosho, arresting offenders and sealing properties over environmental violations.
This was stated by the Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Mukaila Sanusi, in a statement made available to reporters on Friday in Lagos.
Sanusi said the operation, led by LAWMA’s Project W.I.S.E (West) team, targeted indiscriminate waste disposal and illegal dumping across Ikotun and adjoining communities.
“During night surveillance, a 15-year-old boy (name withheld) was caught dumping waste at Ikotun-Egbe roundabout around 10:00 p.m. He was handed over to the Task Force office in Oshodi for appropriate action,” Sanusi said.
The team also sealed a car lot at Iroko Estate, LASU-Isheri Road, for discharging waste into drainage systems.
“A furniture showroom was similarly sealed for environmental infractions related to improper waste disposal. An intention-to-seal notice was also issued to a mini store at Diamond Estate for failing to patronize a registered PSP operator.
“This action followed complaints from residents of Kaslat/Sarumi Street over illegal dumping and burning of waste on a gated undeveloped plot. LAWMA sealed the property and arrested a 65-year-old security guard, Abubakar Yunusa, found complicit in the activity,” he added.
Sanusi quoted LAWMA Managing Director Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to sustained enforcement across the state.
Gbadegesin warned that illegal dumping, waste burning, and use of unregistered waste handlers are punishable offenses under Lagos environmental laws. He urged residents to use accredited PSP operators and report infractions through official channels.
He added that LAWMA would continue responding to complaints and strengthen collaboration with communities to ensure a cleaner environment.
