Lagos cleans up Idumota Bridge, tackles criminal activities

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing environmental laws and ensuring public safety, noting that the move is at the heart of the state government’s to ensure a cleaner and safer Lagos for all.

Restating the commitment, the state environmental sanitation corps has commenced clearance operation under Idumota Bridge, noting that the bridge is said to be harbouring criminal elements and other illegal activities.

The clearance operation was disclosed via a video shared on the X handle of the Lagos Commissioner, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo, Wahab, on Thursday.

The caption reads: “Following the expiration of served notices, our dedicated Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps #LAGESCOfficial KAI have commenced clearance operations under Idumota Bridge harbouring criminal elements and other illegal activities.

“AWMA staff are on the ground, diligently carting away removed materials to restore and maintain this critical corridor. “Our unwavering commitment to enforcing environmental laws and ensuring public safety is at the heart of these efforts. Every step we take brings us closer to a cleaner, safer Lagos for all.”