In a massive operation targeted at sanitizing the environment, the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps has arrested at least 51 street traders and miscreants during a clearance operation on Dec 10, 2024.
The state commissioner for environment and water resources made this disclosure in a statement on Wednesday Dec 11.
He disclosed that the clearance operation occurred at Mosley street, Alexander street, Ikoyi and surrounding areas and the operation was sanctioned for reasons of maintaining law and order in the state.
Lagos State is one of the most populated states in the country, with new people trooping in daily in search of greener pastures and good fortune. This has created a housing, security and environmental issues for the state.