Lagos shuts Oshodi market after sanitation officers attacked
The Lagos State Government has closed the Oshodi Resettlement Market after officials from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps were attacked during an enforcement operation. The announcement was made by Tokunbo Wahab, the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources. Traders at the market reportedly resisted the officers and prevented them from arresting individuals accused of vandalising operational vehicles. The government has not indicated when the market will reopen.
What happened
- The Oshodi Resettlement Market was shut down by the Lagos State Government.
- Tokunbo Wahab announced the closure following an attack on sanitation officers.
- Traders allegedly resisted enforcement officers and obstructed their duties.
- Some individuals reportedly vandalised the agency’s operational vehicles during the incident.
- The reopening date for the market has not been specified.
