The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offenses Unit (Taskforce) has detained 50 suspected hoodlums during a statewide environmental sanitation enforcement operation.
The chairman, Mr Adetayo Akerele, confirmed this in a statement signed by the spokesperson, Mr Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, on Sunday in Lagos.
Sanitation Enforcement
Akerele said the taskforce monitored activities across several hotspots known for recurring environmental violations.
“Areas covered included Ikeja, Iyana-Ipaja, Abule-Egba, Agege, Iyana-Oworo, Lagos Island, Lekki–Ajah Expressway, Ijora Causeway, Ijora Underbridge, and Iddo,” he said.
He noted a high level of compliance with restrictions on vehicular movement and commercial activities, although some residents failed to participate actively.
Arrests on Lekki–Epe
In a related development, the taskforce apprehended 50 individuals along the Lekki–Epe Expressway for allegedly disturbing public peace during the sanitation exercise.
“Some suspects were implicated in acts threatening public infrastructure, including billboards and road signage.
“All suspects will be charged in court accordingly,” he said.
Zero Tolerance
Akerele said the monthly sanitation exercise targets indiscriminate waste disposal, open defecation, street trading, and other environmental infractions.
He reiterated that violators would be prosecuted under the Lagos State Environmental Protection Law, 2017.
He stressed that consistent enforcement and public cooperation remain key to achieving lasting environmental order.
Call to Residents
The chairman urged youths to avoid street football during sanitation hours and instead participate in keeping their communities clean.
He reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance stance, noting that sustained compliance is essential to making Lagos safer, cleaner, and more livable.
