Lagos arrests 931 persons for environmental offences in one year
Lagos State arrested 931 people for waste offences and inspected 2,251 sites in a year-long enforcement campaign, while installing 114 air quality sensors to improve pollution control. The government also introduced cleaner fish processing technology at Ago Egun and evacuated over 650 tonnes of construction waste to enhance environmental compliance.
Lagos State arrested 931 individuals for environmental offences during intensified enforcement operations across the state over the past year. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing in Alausa, Ikeja. The enforcement drive included 2,251 site inspections, 1,711 contravention notices issued, and 239 sites sealed, alongside the evacuation of over 650 tonnes of construction waste. The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency strengthened monitoring by installing 114 air quality sensors and rehabilitating pollution abatement facilities statewide. Wahab stated these measures aim to improve air quality management, reduce pollution, and protect residents’ health. The agency also promoted awareness on demolition and disaster waste through stakeholder engagement. Cleaner fish processing technology was introduced at Ago Egun, deploying improved fish kilns to reduce smoke emissions and enhance air quality for local processors. Wahab emphasized Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to technology-driven enforcement for cleaner communities. The initiatives reflect Lagos State’s focus on stricter adherence to environmental laws and sanitation standards.
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