Lagos arrests two, seals event centre over waste burning
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Lagos State Government said it has arrested two suspects and sealed a Grace Garden Event Place at Bisola Durosinmi-Etti Drive, Lekki, for illegally burning waste.
Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Tuesday.
He explained that the Lagos Waste Management Authority’s enforcement team arrested both suspects on Monday night while they were burning refuse at the event centre.
He urged residents and business owners to avoid illegal waste practices, noting that offenders will face prosecution under the law.
Last night, the @Lawma_gov Enforcement Team apprehended two men burning refuse from Grace Garden Event Place at Bisola Durosinmi-Etti Drive, Lekki.”
“The offenders have been taken to @LAGESCOfficial Oshodi HQ for prosecution: Dominic Uja (25, Benue) (and) Barry Macaulay (52, Côte d’Ivoire). Grace Garden Event Place will be sealed until further notice.
“We remind residents and businesses: avoid illegal waste practices. Offenders will face prosecution under Lagos environmental laws,” Wahab said.
