127 arrested for not using pedestrian bridges in Lagos

About 127 persons were arrested on Monday, May 20, by the operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) for not using pedestrian bridges in the state.

Confirming the development, Lagos state’s Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab said officials of the government carried out a sting operation and arrested some defaulters.

26 suspects terrorizing people using the pedestrian bridge were arrested at Oshodi. The KAI operatives also arrested two miscreants, 31 street traders and 68 individuals during the operation for not using the pedestrian bridges.

Wahab said; 

“During a sting operation conducted by the operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) at about 1500hrs today, a total of 3 ladies and 23 boys terrorizing people using the pedestrian bridge at Oshodi were arrested.

“Also, 2 miscreants, 31 street traders and 68 individuals were arrested during the morning operation across the state for not using the pedestrian bridges.”