Video: Lagos shuts down Lekki market indefinitely over environmental violations, arrests five
Video: Lagos shuts down Lekki market indefinitely over environmental violations, arrests five
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action against environmental violations at the Itedo Market in Lekki by shutting down the market indefinitely.
Video: Lagos shuts down Lekki market indefinitely over environmental violations, arrests five
The move comes after repeated breaches of state laws relating to environmental protection and illegal roadside trading.
Lagos Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the development on X (formerly Twitter) alongside a video of the enforcement operation.
He stated, “This morning, we took decisive action at Itedo Market, Lekki, which has now been shut down indefinitely due to repeated environmental violations and illegal roadside trading.”
Wahab underscored the seriousness of the enforcement, revealing that “five individuals have been arrested for flouting state laws,” and that “three Black Marias have been stationed at the location to deter further illegal activity and maintain order.”
The Commissioner reiterated the state government’s firm stance on such issues stating, “Lagos will not tolerate disregard for environmental regulations or unauthorized street trading. Our commitment to restoring sanity, ensuring public safety, and upholding the rule of law remains unwavering.”
The enforcement is part of the broader #ZeroToleranceLagos initiative aimed at promoting compliance and protecting the environment.
