The Lagos State Government has sealed several residential estates and buildings across Lekki, Ajah and Surulere following allegations of illegal discharge of untreated sewage into public drains and surrounding waterways.
One of the affected locations is the popular Pinnock Beach Estate in Osapa London, Lekki, which was shut down after authorities accused its management of channeling untreated wastewater into a nearby canal, resulting in environmental pollution and public health concerns.
The enforcement exercise was carried out on Thursday by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO), as part of ongoing efforts to curb environmental violations across the state.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, stated that the affected estates had repeatedly ignored official warnings and abatement notices prior to the action taken by the government.
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According to him, the illegal sewage discharge led to offensive odours, blocked drainage channels, and posed serious risks to both residents and aquatic ecosystems.
Other properties sealed during the operation include a building at No. 28 Amodu Street in Itire, Surulere, which was accused of continuously discharging raw sewage into neighbouring compounds and public drains.
In Ajah, a property located on Oladipo Dumoye Street within Mashy Hill Estate was also shut down over similar allegations of releasing untreated waste into drainage systems.
Additionally, Vintage Heights Estate on Ojulari Street in Elegushi, Lekki, was sealed for allegedly pumping untreated wastewater into public drains and indiscriminately disposing sewage into the environment.
The Lagos State Government warned property owners, estate developers and facility managers to comply strictly with environmental and wastewater regulations or risk further sanctions, including possible prosecution.
Authorities reiterated their commitment to enforcing environmental laws aimed at protecting public health and maintaining a cleaner, safer Lagos.
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