34 Remanded for Illegal Street Trading and Criminal Activities on Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

A Magistrate Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, ordered the remand of 34 individuals apprehended for illegal street trading and alleged criminal activities along the Alaba Rago-Ojo section of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

The accused, comprising 32 men and 2 women, were arrested over the weekend during a coordinated enforcement operation jointly carried out by operatives of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) and the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). The operation targeted the clearance and reclamation of the expressway median, which had been heavily encroached upon by traders erecting unauthorized structures.

Authorities revealed that among those arrested were individuals suspected of engaging in criminal activities under the guise of street trading. Makeshift sheds on the median reportedly served as hideouts for these miscreants, posing serious security concerns to residents and commuters in the area.

Speaking on the development, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, emphasized the state government’s firm stance on enforcing environmental laws and restoring order across Lagos. He reiterated the administration’s zero tolerance for acts of defiance that threaten public safety and environmental integrity.
Mr. Wahab further called on all Lagos residents to maintain standards of decency and support the government’s efforts in building a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable city.

The Magistrate Court ordered that the 34 accused persons remain in prison custody until July 22, 2025, pending further hearings on the charges brought against them.