In a recent enforcement of public sanitation laws, the Lagos State Government arrested six individuals for urinating openly on a rail track near the Nigeria Army Shopping Complex, Arena, Oshodi. The arrests are part of a broader initiative under the #ZeroToleranceLagos and #CleanerLagos campaigns aimed at combating environmental degradation and promoting public hygiene.
The state’s Minister of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the arrests on X.com, emphasizing the government’s commitment to a cleaner and more sanitary environment. The offenders are expected to face prosecution under the state’s environmental laws, which strictly prohibit open defecation and urination. This crackdown follows a state-wide directive to curb such practices, particularly in public spaces like roadways and rail lines.
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) has been actively involved in this initiative, with officers placed on high alert to ensure compliance. The state government has vowed to continue these enforcement actions to prevent the spread of diseases like cholera and diarrhea, which can be exacerbated by poor sanitation practices.
