Lagos gives street traders three-day ultimatum to vacate Alaba Rago
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit has ordered street traders and illegal occupants along the Alaba Rago axis of the Mile 2–Badagry Expressway to vacate the area. CSP Adetayo Akerele, chairman of the Task Force, announced the 72-hour quit notice, emphasizing the need to enforce environmental laws. The operation aims to clear illegal trading activities and address environmental and safety concerns. The state government says it has engaged stakeholders before starting enforcement.
What we know
- The Lagos State Task Force issued a 72-hour ultimatum for street traders and illegal occupants to leave the Alaba Rago area.
- CSP Adetayo Akerele said the move is to enforce environmental laws and the ban on street trading.
- The planned operation will target illegal trading on highways, walkways, road medians, and setbacks.
- The state government warned that goods of violators will be confiscated and offenders will face legal sanctions.
- The enforcement is coordinated by the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, led by Commissioner Mr Tokunbo Wahab.
