Lagos: LAWMA arrests resident for dumping refuse into drain during rainfall
The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has arrested a resident of Meiran, Lagos State, for allegedly disposing of refuse into a drainage channel during rainfall. The suspect was apprehended in a joint operation involving the LAWMA Enforcement Team, the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI, and mobile police officers attached to […] Lagos: LAWMA arrests…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has apprehended a Meiran resident for allegedly disposing of waste into a drainage channel during rainfall, according to a statement by the Managing Director and CEO of LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegesin. The suspect, living at No. 13, Lanre Adefiranye Street, Baale Bus Stop, Meiran, was caught in a joint operation involving LAWMA Enforcement Team, the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), also known as KAI, and mobile police officers.
The arrest came after receiving a tip-off about the resident's illegal waste disposal habits during a downpour. Gbadegesin announced the incident on his official X account on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. He emphasized the importance of residents refraining from such actions, as they directly contribute to blocked drains and flooding.
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