Lagos Govt Shuts Down Markets in Ketu, Mile 12 Over Environmental Violations |LAGOS EYE NEWS

In a sweeping enforcement action to uphold environmental standards and safeguard public health, the Lagos State Government has sealed multiple markets across the Ketu and Mile 12 areas due to persistent breaches of environmental regulations.

The overnight operation, conducted by environmental enforcement agencies, focused on illegal waste disposal practices that contravene the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017. Offenders were found dumping refuse indiscriminately on roads, medians, and highways—posing serious threats to both human health and the environment.

According to authorities, the clampdown is part of a broader initiative to restore order, cleanliness, and environmental responsibility across public spaces in the state. Market leaders and shop owners have been urged to adopt proper waste management practices to avoid further sanctions.

Markets and Locations Sealed Include:

1. Erukan Market, Mile 12
2. Oja Oba Market, Ketu
3. Owoseni Tundas Market
4. Oba Ogunjobi Market, Mile 12
5. Shop Owners at BRT Terminal, Mile 12
6. Mile 12 Bus Stop Shops
7. Ketu Terminal Market (6 plazas)
8. Ifesowapo Shop Owners Market, Mile 12
9. Demurin Street Plaza Shops, Ketu
10. Occupants at 6 Demurin Road, Ketu
11. Ifelodun Market, Ketu
12. Ibadan Unit 1 Park (between Babajide Sanwo-Olu Market and Ikosi Fruit Market)
13. Ketu Tipper Garage

The state government reiterated its call for collective responsibility, urging residents, traders, and stakeholders to support its efforts in creating a cleaner, safer, and more environmentally conscious Lagos.