Ejigbo LCDA Environmental Taskforce Arrests 4 Over Alleged Indiscriminate Waste Dumping

The Environmental Taskforce of Ejigbo LCDA in Lagos state, has arrested four residents over alleged indiscriminate waste disposal.

They were arrested around Jakande Estate Gate, Oke Afa, and Idimu Road, Ejigbo, when the Council Chairman, Taoheed Taiwo led the team to clear the areas of refuse.

A statement by the Council’s Public Affairs Unit, said the LCDA Chairman condemned the act, saying that it was a threat to public health and a sabotage of his administration’s sanitation drive.

The Council Chairman warned that environmental laws would be strictly enforced in the LCDA.

Meanwhile, the residents who were first-time offenders were fined and directed to undertake two weeks community service.

The Council Chairman, however, maintained that if they commit the offend again, they would face heavy penalties.

“Sanitation in Ejigbo will not be compromised. Our people deserve a clean, healthy environment, and this administration will ensure it at all costs,” the Chairman declared.