A total of 84 suspects were arrested by the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce during a cleanup operation in the Agege area on Friday.

The operation targeted several key locations, including the Railway corridor (Ojurin), Isale Oja, Oke Koto, and AP, where the presence of undesirable elements was noted.

The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the operation via a post on X.

“Lagos State Environmental Taskforce on Friday, 20th June, 2025, embarked on its ongoing clean-up enforcement operation in Agege area.

“The areas visited during the operation include: Railway corridor(Ojurin), Isale Oja, Oke Koto, AP in Agege area and other adjoining streets where the presence of some undesirable elements was noticed,: he said.

He also emphasised the state’s zero-tolerance policy towards environmental violations.

The commissioner added that the suspects will be charged in court accordingly.