53-year-old woman jailed for dumping refuse in Lagos drain

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A 53-year-old woman, Nelly Monday, has been sentenced to one month in prison for dumping refuse in a drainage channel in Lagos State.

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Monday was arrested in Meiran on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for allegedly dumping refuse in the drain during rainfall.

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The Lagos Waste Management Authority disclosed this in a Thursday statement, saying she was subsequently arraigned before the Magistrate Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi, where she pleaded guilty to the offence.

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The statement read, “Nelly Monday, 53, who was arrested in Meiran on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 for dumping in the drains during the rain has been convicted of the offence.

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“She was arraigned before the Magistrate Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi, where she pleaded guilty to the offence and was sentenced to one month in prison.”

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LAWMA warned residents against indiscriminate waste disposal, particularly the dumping of refuse in drainage channels and other unauthorised locations.

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The authority described such acts as environmental offences that attract sanctions under the law.

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It said, “The Authority will continue to work with relevant enforcement agencies to identify and sanction environmental offenders across Lagos.

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“Residents are urged to dispose of their waste responsibly and through approved channels.”

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The development comes amid renewed efforts by the Lagos State Government and environmental authorities to curb indiscriminate waste disposal, particularly practices that obstruct drainage channels and contribute to flooding.

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LAWMA urged residents to comply with approved waste disposal procedures and avoid dumping refuse in drains and other unauthorised locations.

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