By Premium Times
Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps and task force have arrested 92 miscreants and street traders for allegedly violating the state’s environmental laws, Punch newspaper reports.
A statement by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Thursday, revealed that five females and 70 males, suspected to be miscreants and street traders, were among those arrested.
The suspects were primarily arrested in areas such as Ikoyi, Lekki, and Victoria Island.
He said the arrested individuals would face prosecution in accordance with the relevant laws of Lagos State noting that the state government remained committed to creating a safe, clean, and orderly environment for all residents and visitors.
The commissioner also urged residents to adhere to state regulations and cooperate with enforcement agencies in upholding the vision of Greater Lagos.
Meanwhile, operatives of the state task force arrested 17 suspects during separate raids carried out in various parts of the state on Thursday. The operatives also recovered fake naira notes from the suspects.
“During the operation, task force officers uncovered a disturbing cache of illicit substances, including Colorado, Indian hemp, narcotic drugs, and other controlled substances. In addition, counterfeit currency in denominations of N200 and N500 was seized, further underscoring the severity of the criminal activities being perpetuated in the area,” the statement read.
