The [Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagos_Waste_Management_Authority) shut down upwards of 25 buildings, among them a [Mobil](https://www.mobil.com) filling station, on Ago Palace Way in Okota, Lagos, on Sunday after identifying multiple environmental violations.
The operation also targeted piles of refuse that had been dumped on road medians and near bridge abutments, which the agency said had become a chronic problem of indiscriminate waste disposal.
Managed by LAWMA Managing Director Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the enforcement team deployed compactor trucks, a payloader, tipper trucks and street sweepers to clear the affected zones.
In a statement posted on X, the authority explained that several of the sealed premises housed illegal stalls on road setbacks or were used by street traders whose activities allegedly contributed to littering and improper waste handling.
Police also detained a number of cart pushers for alleged illegal dumping. One individual, identified as Shamusi Muritala, admitted to discarding waste on road medians and claimed to collect as much as N5,000 from customers for the service. Muritala, who said he is from Katsina State, pleaded for leniency when questioned by officials.
The raid incorporated a public‑awareness drive, urging residents and traders to use authorised waste‑collection services and to adopt proper disposal habits.
Gbadegesin warned that LAWMA would keep enforcing rules against unauthorised street trading and would act against anyone who supports traders operating in prohibited zones, noting that such practices hinder traffic flow, disturb public order and aggravate environmental degradation.
The effort was supported by the [Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit](https://lawma.lagosstate.gov.ng) – commonly known as the Taskforce – and the [Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI)](https://www.kickagainstindiscipline.org) team.
**What actions were taken?**
- More than 25 buildings sealed, including a Mobil filling station.
- Waste‑clearance equipment deployed to remove illegal dumps.
- Several cart pushers arrested; one admitted to charging N5,000 for dumping services.
- Public enlightenment campaign launched to promote proper waste disposal.
**Why the crackdown?**
The authority said unchecked dumping and unauthorised street vending have become persistent concerns that impede movement, threaten public order and worsen environmental decay in Lagos.