{
  "id": 12080994,
  "title": "LAWMA clears traders from unauthorised trading spots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/lawma-clears-traders-from-unauthorised-trading-spots",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T05:28:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lawma-clears-traders-from-unauthorised-trading-spots/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has dismantled street vendors operating in unauthorized areas at Tafawa Balewa Square and the Costain Under Bridge/National Theatre axis. In a statement, LAWMA's Director of Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, detailed the operation led by Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin. The enforcement action was part of LAWMA's ongoing commitment to uphold environmental cleanliness and ensure public spaces are utilized for their intended purposes. The operation, conducted jointly with the Kick Against Indiscipline, aimed to eliminate activity that obstructed pedestrian and vehicular traffic and contributed to environmental hazards. LAWMA issued a stern warning to the traders, urging them to cease occupying roadways, walkways, and unauthorized locations and to operate exclusively from designated and approved trading zones. Gbadegesin emphasized the necessity of public compliance and LAWMA's dedication to maintaining orderly public spaces through ongoing collaboration with relevant government bodies. He called on residents and stakeholders to cooperate by adhering to regulations and refraining from actions that obstruct public areas or harm the environment. LAWMA pledged to maintain surveillance of the affected regions to deter the recurrence of illegal trading and to enforce adherence to the rules.",
  "summary": "The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has dislodged street traders from unauthorised spots at Tafawa Balewa Square and the Costain Under Bridge axis Read More: https://punchng.com/lawma-clears-traders-from-unauthorised-trading-spots/",
  "key_points": [
    "LAWMA dismantles unauthorized street vendors at Tafawa Balewa Square and Costain Under Bridge.",
    "Enforcement led by Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin as part of LAWMA's environmental cleanliness commitment.",
    "Traders warned to cease occupying roadways and operate only in designated zones."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The enforcement action marks a shift in LAWMA's approach, asserting its authority to reclaim public spaces for intended uses and putting traders on notice to operate within designated zones or face consequences.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "LAWMA clears traders from unauthorised trading spots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/lawma-clears-traders-from-unauthorised-trading-spots-12084728",
        "published": "2026-10-05T05:50:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}