The Lagos state government has sealed off a popular restaurant in the Lekki area of the state after two of its staff were apprehended dumping refuse by the roadside. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer at Lagos Waste Management Authority, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who disclosed this on his X handle, said in the early hours of Saturday, 18th May 2025, the Chairman of the Lekki Estate Residents Association alerted his agency of an incident involving the illegal dumping of refuse along Durosimi-Etti Street in Lekki Phase 1. A white Ford van with Abuja registration plates GWA 136E was caught in the act of indiscriminately discharging waste. The vehicle was traced to DONALD restaurant, a nightlife establishment located on Road 14 within the estate. The suspects were apprehended on the scene by LERAs Chief Security Officer and taken into custody at the LERA Secretariat. It was reported that the individuals attempted to bribe the security team with 100,000an offer that was firmly declined.''Gbadegesin said He mentioned that the agency then deployed the Monitoring and Compliance team to the location. He said the team took custody of the suspects and immediately sealed the premises of DONALD restaurant for gross environmental violations, in breach of the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law, 2017. He added that the suspects will be prosecuted in accordance with the law. LAWMA remains resolute in its commitment to enforcing environmental regulations across Lagos and urges all residents and businesses to adhere strictly to proper waste management practices. A clean and livable city is everyones responsibility.''he saidWatch the videos he shared below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)
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