LAWMA arrests 7 over illegal dumping on Lagos Island

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By Olasunkanmi Akoni

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LAGOS — The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has arrested seven suspected illegal waste dumpers during an overnight enforcement operation in the Pattey area of Lagos Island.

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The operation, conducted on Wednesday, was part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal waste disposal black spots and enforce environmental regulations across the state.

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the suspects were apprehended for prosecution.

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The suspects were identified as Nafisat Alabi, 30, from Kwara State; Aminullah Abdulrasheed, 49, Kwara; Segun Adeyemi, 45, Ogun; Gboyega Osuntuyi, 44, Ekiti; Segun Olowe, 26, Osun; Adebayo Ibrahim, 29, Oyo; and Stephen Ogboru, 36, Delta.

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The enforcement operation, however, encountered resistance when a group of suspected hoodlums reportedly stormed the LAWMA field office in the area and attempted to interfere with the officers.

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The situation was brought under control after the Area Commander of the Lion Building Police Station deployed a tactical team to support the enforcement personnel.

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Gbadegesin said LAWMA would continue to enforce waste management regulations across the state.

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“LAWMA will not relent in enforcing waste management regulations. Sustained monitoring and enforcement remain essential to curbing illegal dumping and promoting responsible waste practices,” he said.

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The seven suspects have been transferred to the Task Force Office in Oshodi for prosecution.

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Gbadegesin commended the police for their prompt intervention and urged residents, traders and local businesses to support LAWMA’s efforts.

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He also warned against obstructing enforcement personnel carrying out their duties.

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