The Lagos State government yesterday issued a stern warning to residents who persistently flout environmental laws, stating that henceforth, the full force of the law would be applied against offenders.
Speaking during a media briefing, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said a stiff penalty of about N250,000 or three months imprisonment awaits anyone caught dumping refuse illegally or littering the environment, as stipulated under the Lagos Sanitation Environmental Laws.
He added that repeat offenders would face even harsher penalties.
The commissioner warned those in the habit of dumping refuse or solid waste in drains, medians, or road setbacks to desist, emphasising that such actions contribute to flash floods, endanger public health, and deface the city. (Guardian)