The Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi, has sentenced one Taiwo Abidemi, a 67-year-old legal practitioner to seven months imprisonment for what it described as multiple breaches of environmental laws.
Abidemi was arraigned on a three-count charge of breach of peace, indiscriminate dumping of refuse at a place other than an approved waste disposal site, and failure to patronise an approved PSP operator. The offences were said to have been committed at Guinness Road, Agege area of Lagos State on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
The prosecution, led by Adetunji B.E. on behalf of the attorney-general of Lagos State, presented evidence before the court to establish the commission of the offences. Following the presentation, the defendant pleaded guilty as charged.
Delivering judgment on Friday, Adefioye F.J, the chief magistrate, held that the law does not grant exemptions based on status or profession. The court stated that environmental protection is a collective responsibility and that it will not hesitate to convict anyone who undermines public health and safety in the state.
The magistrate further stated that evidence before the court confirmed the defendant’s culpability on all counts. In sentencing, the court ordered one month imprisonment on the first count, and three months each on the second and third counts. The sentences are to run concurrently, amounting to a total of 7 months in jail. Related News 68 lawyers promoted to SAN rank as LPPC approves 2026 list Senate approves Yuguda as AMCON board chairman Enugu Air plane skids off runway at Benin airport
