Dare Babalola
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has shut down four properties, including a public toilet and a mechanic workshop, over the unlawful discharge of untreated wastewater into public areas in Ikotun and Ajah.
The enforcement action was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, via his official X account.
According to the statement, the operation—conducted over Wednesday and Thursday—affected two residential buildings located at 13 Oritola Street and 1 Temitope Street in the Pipeline area of Ikotun.
It also targeted a public toilet facility and a mechanic workshop situated along Badore Road in Ajah.
The statement reads, “The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO), on Wednesday, 15th April, 2026, sealed off two properties at 13, Oritola Street and 1, Temitope Street, Pipeline, Ikotun, following several public complaints, warnings, and verified situation on investigation.
“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 a public nuisance.”
Providing further details, the statement added, “This morning, the agency also sealed off a public toilet and a mechanic workshop along Badore Road, Ajah, over indiscriminate discharge of wastewater into the public drain and the environment.”
The Lagos State Government reiterated its call on residents and property owners to comply with approved wastewater disposal standards, stressing the importance of environmental responsibility.
Authorities also warned that defaulters risk facing strict penalties, including possible prosecution, in line with existing environmental laws.
