Lagos arrests 15 for selling used plastic plates to food vendors
Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have apprehended over 15 individuals for allegedly collecting and reselling used disposable plastics and plates from refuse bins to food vendors. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, announced the arrests on his verified X handle. The operation took place around the Jibowu railway corridor in Lagos State. The enforcement is part of ongoing efforts to curb environmental violations and protect public health.
What happened
- Over 15 suspects were arrested by the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps near the Jibowu railway corridor.
- The individuals allegedly collected used disposable plastics and plates from refuse bins and sold them to food vendors.
- Tokunbo Wahab disclosed the arrests through a statement on his verified X handle.
- The enforcement aims to address environmental violations and ensure public health safety.
- Last week, 144 people were also arrested across Lagos State for allegedly engaging in street begging.
