Lagos Woman Arrested for Encouraging Child to Dump Trash into Drainage
The Lagos State government has arrested a woman in Shomolu after she asked her child to dispose refuse into a covered drainage channel. Enforcement officers responded swiftly when the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources received a report of the incident. According to the state Commissioner, the arrest highlights Lagos’s zero-tolerance stance on actions that block drains and fuel flooding. Residents are urged to teach proper waste disposal and work together to keep the city’s drainage systems clear and resilient.
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