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Lagos seals four properties over illegal wastewater discharge

The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office has sealed four properties in Ikotun and Ajah over illegal discharge of untreated wastewater into public spaces.

The enforcement, carried out on Wednesday and Thursday, affected two residential buildings at 13, Oritola Street and 1, Temitope Street, Pipeline, Ikotun.

A public toilet and a mechanic workshop along Badore Road, Ajah, were also sealed.

The Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, said the Ikotun properties were shut following complaints, warnings and investigations.

He said: “The present situation, which remains unabated, showed that the properties were deliberately releasing untreated wastewater into the environment through pipes onto the roads, thereby constituting public nuisance.”

The Ajah premises were sealed for indiscriminate discharge of wastewater into public drains and surrounding areas.

Wahab warned that enforcement would continue across the state.

He said: “@followlasg reiterates the need for residents and property managers to adhere strictly to proper wastewater management practices.

“Individual or organisation found contravening environmental regulations will be meted with appropriate sanctions and possible prosecution in accordance with the enabling laws.”

The state government said it remains committed to enforcing environmental laws and protecting public health.

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