Lagos Hoodlums Penalized for Defecating on Pedestrian Bridge
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has taken disciplinary action against individuals caught defecating on the Ile Epo Pedestrian Bridge in Abule Egba.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known in a post on X.com on Saturday, highlighting the ministry’s commitment to maintaining public hygiene.
In his statement, Wahab said, “The enforcement team from the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources acted decisively at Ile Epo Pedestrian Bridge, addressing the issue of hoodlums who defiled the bridge with waste and human excreta.”
The culprits were apprehended and tasked with cleaning the bridge, restoring it to a sanitary state.
Crackdown on Miscreants in Ikeja
Additionally, Wahab disclosed that the Lagos State Environmental Task Force conducted raids on hotspots in Ikeja to curb criminal activities.
He revealed, “Earlier today, the task force raided notorious black spots within Ikeja, where miscreants had turned public areas into havens for criminal activities.
These criminals often attacked unsuspecting passersby, particularly those near Ambiance Hotel.”
The raid covered areas around Ayinke House, Ikeja underbridge, and the surroundings of Ambiance Hotel. A total of 27 suspects were apprehended and will face prosecution.
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