by Babajide Fadoju

The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has sanctioned several individuals for defecating on the Ile Epo Pedestrian Bridge in the Abule Egba area of the state.

This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a post on X.com on Saturday.

Wahab noted, “The enforcement team from the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has acted decisively at Ile Epo Pedestrian Bridge, tackling the problem of hoodlums who soiled the bridge with refuse and excrement.”

The offenders were arrested and immediately tasked with cleaning the bridge. They removed all litter, restoring the bridge to a hygienic state.

In addition to addressing sanitation issues, the Lagos State Environmental Task Force conducted raids at several hotspots in Ikeja.

According to Wahab, “Early this morning, the Lagos State Environmental Task Force conducted a raid on several prominent locations in Ikeja. Certain wrongdoers had transformed them into hideouts to carry out malevolent deeds by launching assaults on unsuspecting innocent pedestrians during late and early hours, especially those entering and exiting Ambiance Hotel nearby.”

The commissioner revealed that these miscreants often targeted passers-by, robbing them of their belongings. Areas raided included Ayinke House, under the bridge, and the vicinity of Ambiance Hotel.

A total of 27 individuals were apprehended during the operation and are set to face legal proceedings.

The Lagos State Government’s actions underscore its commitment to maintaining cleanliness and ensuring the safety of its residents and visitors. The decisive measures taken against both public defecation and criminal activities reflect the government’s dedication to fostering a secure and hygienic environment across the state.