Lagos man sentenced to community service for illegal waste dumping
A 48-year-old Lagos resident, Makinde Rasaq, was sentenced to 13 months of community service for dumping refuse on a road in Lagos Island. The conviction was announced by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority on June 5, 2025. Authorities say Rasaq was caught with a vehicle full of waste and pleaded guilty to multiple charges. The case highlights the state’s ongoing crackdown on improper waste disposal.
What happened
- Makinde Rasaq was arrested by the Lagos State Task Force for dumping refuse at Tinubu Fountain on Lagos Island.
- He was arraigned before a Special Offences Court in Oshodi and pleaded guilty to seven charges, including illegal waste transportation and obstructing officers.
- On June 5, 2025, the court sentenced him to 13 months of community service at Kirikiri, with all sentences running concurrently.
- Officials suspect Rasaq may be part of a group deliberately dumping waste to tarnish Lagos’ image.
- The Lagos State Government reiterated its zero tolerance for illegal waste disposal and urged residents to use accredited waste services.
