{
  "id": 12084728,
  "title": "LAWMA clears traders from unauthorised trading spots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/lawma-clears-traders-from-unauthorised-trading-spots-12084728",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T05:50:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lawma-clears-traders-from-unauthorised-trading-spots/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has removed street traders from unauthorized locations at Tafawa Balewa Square and the Costain Under Bridge/National Theatre area. This action was announced by LAWMA's Director of Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, in a statement on Saturday. LAWMA's Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, explained that the operation aimed to maintain clean public spaces, protect pedestrian and vehicular movement, and ensure roads were used for their intended purposes. The enforcement, conducted with the Kick Against Indiscipline, targeted traders obstructing pedestrian and vehicle flow and causing environmental issues along the affected areas. Gbadegesin cautioned traders to cease occupying road corridors, walkways, and unauthorized spots, urging them to operate exclusively from designated and approved trading zones. He emphasized the necessity of ongoing compliance for preserving orderly public spaces and vowed continued collaboration with government agencies to tackle environmental and public order-related activities. LAWMA called on residents and stakeholders to assist by adhering to regulations and refraining from actions that hinder public spaces or harm the environment. The authority pledged to monitor the affected regions to prevent the resurgence of illegal trading and ensure continued adherence to 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/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "LAWMA clears traders from unauthorised trading spots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/lawma-clears-traders-from-unauthorised-trading-spots",
        "published": "2026-10-05T05:28:18.000Z"
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  "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."
}