The Lagos State Government has ramped up its enforcement of environmental laws with the arrest of 56-year-old John Ehidreme for allegedly dumping refuse into a drainage channel in Ikorodu.
The arrest, announced on Tuesday by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, underscores the state’s ongoing campaign against improper waste disposal.
Earlier today, Mr. John Ehidreme, 56, was arrested for illegally dumping refuse into a drainage channel at No. 18 Oluoga, Ikorodu.The Lagos State Government reiterates that indiscriminate waste disposal is a violation of environmental laws, as it obstructs drainage channels,… pic.twitter.com/ODzI9UrvAk— Tokunbo Wahab (@tokunbo_wahab) July 14, 2026
Ehidreme was caught and apprehended by the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce at his residence on No. 18 Oluoga, Ikorodu. Highlighting the severity of the offense, Commissioner Wahab warned that illegal dumping threatens the safety of the entire community.
“The Lagos State Government reiterates that indiscriminate waste disposal is a violation of environmental laws, as it obstructs drainage channels, contributes to flooding, and poses significant public health and environmental risks,” he said.
