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Tag: illegal
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Army dismantle illegal bunkering site, arrests six in Lagos
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos Troops of the Nigerian Army have dismantled a suspected illegal bunkering site in the Orile area of Lagos State, arresting six suspects and recovering suspected illegally refined petroleum products, a tanker and a bus allegedly used for the illicit operation. The operation, carried out by troops of the 65 Battalion on…
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Ahead of monthly sanitation exercise, Lagos jails 13 for illegal waste disposal
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos Ahead of the monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise scheduled for Saturday, June 27, the Lagos State Government has jailed 13 persons for indiscriminate dumping of refuse in violation of environmental sanitation laws. The offenders were arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, on charges relating to illegal waste disposal and…
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LAWMA Arrests Seven in Ipaja-Ayobo for Illegal Waste Dumping on Road Medians
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Lagos Waste Management Authority (Lagos Waste Management Authority) has apprehended seven individuals in the Ipaja-Ayobo axis of Lagos State for allegedly engaging in indiscriminate dumping of refuse on road medians. The Authority said the enforcement operation was part of sustained efforts to curb environmental violations, safeguard public infrastructure, and improve…
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LAWMA defends clearance of illegal structures along Alaba Rago corridor
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Lagos Waste Management Authority has defended the ongoing removal of illegal traders, squatters, and unauthorised structures along the Alaba Rago corridor on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, saying the exercise is aimed at restoring environmental sanity and improving sanitation enforcement. Speaking at the weekend, LAWMA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Muyiwa…
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LASG expands waterfront infrastructure, cracks down on illegal dredging
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to protect coastal communities, expand water transportation and tackle illegal activities along the state’s waterways, with the completion of major shoreline and waterfront infrastructure projects across Lagos. The Honourable Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Dayo Bush Alebiosu, disclosed this during the Y2026 Ministerial…
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Police arrest two over illegal firearm possession in Ogun
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos. Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspects over alleged conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearm following an intelligence-led operation in Ifo area of the state. The suspects, Adeola Mathew, 47, and Rasheed Omoniyi, 48, were arrested after detectives attached to the Ifo Division raided a criminal hideout…
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