Seventeen individuals have been convicted and fined by a Lagos Magistrate Court for engaging in open defecation and urination, the Lagos State Government announced on its verified X handle on Saturday.
The offenders were apprehended by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and brought before the Magistrate Court at Bolade, Oshodi. Each was sentenced to pay a fine of ₦40,000 or serve one month in prison.
“Seventeen (17) environmental offenders apprehended by Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) were arraigned before the Magistrate Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi, for urinating and defecating in open spaces. The defendants were convicted and sentenced to a fine of ₦40,000 each or one (1) month imprisonment,” the government statement read.
The Lagos State Government condemned the acts, describing them as degrading to public spaces and detrimental to the city’s image.
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“These acts have never been acceptable, as they degrade public spaces and deface our megacity. The government remains resolute and will continue to clamp down on defaulters to ensure a cleaner, healthier Lagos for all,” the statement added.
Residents were also urged to take responsibility for their environment, with the government emphasising that maintaining cleanliness is a collective duty.
“We urge all residents to remain vigilant and take responsibility for their environment,” the statement concluded.