Three arrested in Lagos for dumping waste illegally
Lagos State authorities have apprehended three people for illegally dumping refuse along the Ikotun–Igando Road median. Tokunbo Wahab, the state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, announced the arrests on June 4, 2025. The operation was carried out by the Lagos Waste Management Authority’s surveillance team as part of ongoing efforts to keep the city clean. The suspects have been handed over to the legal team for prosecution.
What happened
- Three individuals—Muosolu Ogochukwu, Adedigba Kazeem, and Isaac Monday—were arrested for illegal waste disposal on the Ikotun–Igando Road.
- The arrests were made during an early morning operation by the Waste Infractions Surveillance and Investigation Team.
- The suspects have been transferred to the Oshodi Mobile Court for further legal proceedings.
- Tokunbo Wahab emphasized the government’s commitment to enforcing environmental laws and warned against indiscriminate dumping.
- This follows recent crackdowns and enforcement actions, including a manhunt for suspects who attacked sanitation officials last week.
