Lagos shuts Oke-Odo market over filth, infractions

In continuation of its pushback on filthy markets in the state, Lagos Waste Management Authority also known as Kick Against Indiscipline , has arrested three suspects for obstructing and attacking operatives with dangerous weapons and stabbing its operative.

The suspects, Taiwo Abeeb, 53; Ismaila Adeniji, 35 and Akeem Kelani, 40 were arrested during the close down of Agbado Oke-Odo market over environmental infractions. Corps Marshal of the Agency, Gbemisola Akinpelu, said the suspects will be charged to court for onward prosecution. The retired Commissioner of Police emphasised the need for markets to maintain a high level of hygiene through appropriate dumping of refuse via approved PSP operators, adding that the setbacks and lay-bys of external market premises must not accommodate street traders and hawkers.

According to her, street trading remains banned in the state and there will be no hiding place for street traders and hawkers as part of a renewed drive to enforce environmental laws.

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LAWMA shuts another market over filthy environmentThe Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has shut Oke-Odo Market, near Ile-Epo, Abule Egba, over reckless waste disposal and gross environmental abuse.
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