The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has seized multiple waste carts and arrested a 42-year-old man during an early morning enforcement operation on Lagos Island, aimed at curbing illegal waste disposal.
The operation, conducted at dawn following targeted surveillance, intercepted unauthorized dumping activities at Isale-Eko. The suspect, identified as Muritala Suleiman from Zamfara State, was apprehended at about 1:31 a.m. while allegedly dumping refuse illegally at Tinubu Square.
In a statement on Tuesday, LAWMA said early-morning surveillance remains a key component of its enforcement strategy, noting that illegal dumping often occurs under the cover of darkness when visibility is low.
Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, said sustained enforcement was necessary to protect previously cleared areas from renewed abuse.
“The sustained enforcement activities strengthen deterrence and protect ilised sites from renewed abuse, as Waste Investigation, Surveillance and Enforcement operatives are strategically deployed across the state to eradicate persistent black spots and ensure sustainability along major corridors,” he said.
The authority urged residents to comply with approved waste disposal channels and support efforts to maintain clean public spaces across Lagos.
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