Lagos nabs 15 for reselling used disposables plastics, plates To food vendors

Lagos State authorities have apprehended more than 15 individuals suspected of environmental offenses in the Jibowu railway corridor. Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) arrested the suspects for allegedly collecting used disposable plastics and plates from refuse bins and reselling them to food vendors.

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the arrests on his X handle. This enforcement action is a component of the state government's ongoing campaign to combat environmental violations and safeguard public health.

The operation highlights concerns over hygiene and public health, as the reselling of discarded materials to food vendors poses a potential risk. The Lagos State government continues its efforts to maintain environmental standards and ensure the safety of its residents.

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Earlier today, operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) apprehended over 15 suspected environmental offenders around the Jibowu railway corridor for allegedly collecting and reselling used disposable plastics and plates recovered from refuse bins to food vendors.