Lagos jails 13 for illegal waste disposal

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The Lagos State Government has arraigned and secured the conviction of thirteen individuals before a Magistrate Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, for offences relating to the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in violation of environmental sanitation laws.

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The development was disclosed in a post shared on the official X handle of the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Tuesday.

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According to the post, the defendants pleaded guilty to the charges brought against them.

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Following their guilty pleas, the court convicted and sentenced each of them to three months’ imprisonment.

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The statement said, “Thirteen individuals were arraigned before the Magistrate Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, for offences relating to the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in contravention of environmental sanitation laws.

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“The defendants pleaded guilty to the charges brought against them. Following their guilty pleas, the court convicted and sentenced each of them to three (3) months’ imprisonment.

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“The convicted persons are: Jamiu Abdulkareem, Nwosu Martin, Abduljamiu Wasiu, Habeeb Muhammed, Kolawole Elijah, Anum Musa, Adeniyi Jamiu, Taiwo Olaniyi, Ali Muhammed, Paul Yaya, Damilare Adebowale, Ojo Fatai and Abah Musa.”

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The convictions, according to the state government, underscore its commitment to enforcing environmental laws and maintaining a clean, safe and healthy environment for all residents.

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“The convictions underscore the commitment of the Lagos State Government to enforcing environmental laws and maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for all residents,” the statement added.

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