Operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce have apprehended more than 50 suspected miscreants and street urchins along the Lekki-Epe Expressway for various environmental offences during the latest monthly sanitation exercise.
The enforcement operation, carried out on Saturday, forms part of the state government’s renewed push to uphold the provisions of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Law of 2017 and maintain public order. The exercise was led by the Taskforce Chairman, CSP Adetayo Akerele, who oversaw activities across several hotspots known for recurring environmental violations.
According to the agency, those arrested were involved in acts such as disturbing public peace, attempting to exploit movement restrictions for criminal activities, and vandalising public infrastructure including billboards and road signs. All suspects are expected to face prosecution.
The sanitation exercise is aimed at tackling indiscriminate waste disposal, open defecation, street trading, and other environmental infractions, while promoting a cleaner and healthier Lagos.
Akerele stressed the importance of residents’ participation, noting that sustained compliance and community involvement are essential for long-term environmental improvement. He also urged youths to desist from activities such as street football during sanitation hours and instead take responsibility for maintaining their surroundings.
Monitoring and enforcement covered multiple locations, including Ikeja, Iyana-Ipaja, Abule-Egba, Agege, Iyana-Oworo, Lagos Island, Lekki–Ajah corridor, Ijora, Iddo, and other parts of the state.
The Taskforce reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance stance on environmental nuisance, reiterating its commitment to ensuring a cleaner, safer, and more livable Lagos for all residents.