In a major clean-up enforcement drive, the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has arrested 74 individuals across various locations in Lekki, Lagos Island, as part of efforts to maintain environmental sanity in the state.

Authorities conducted a targeted operation in several areas, including Falomo Bridge, Eko Hotel Roundabout, Oniru Beach, Nigerian Law School, Lekki Phase 1 and 2, and 1004 estate, resulting in the arrest of 74 individuals, comprising 72 men and 2 women, as part of efforts to restore order and cleanliness.

This information was shared by Lagos Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, through a post on his official X account on May 6.

“Earlier in the day at about 1a.m, Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce team embarked on its usual clean up enforcement operation around Lekki axis in Lagos Island.

“The areas visited during  the operation includes; Falomo bridge, Eko Hotel roundabout, Oniru Beach, Law School, Lekki Phase 1&2 and 1004 areas where the presence of some undesirable elements was noticed.

“During the raid exercise, a total number of  74 individuals were arrested; 72 male and 2 female, and sanity was restored in all the areas. All the Suspects will be charged to court accordingly.”