A couple of officers of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have been attacked by men of the Nigerian Army while they were carrying out their official duty in Yaba.
According to the Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos government officials were attacked for demolishing a structure built by soldiers near the perimeter fence of Yaba College of Technology.
Wahab stated, ‘’Earlier today, officers of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI), lawfully engaged in their duties in Yaba, were subjected to an unprovoked attack by personnel of the Nigerian Army under the directive of Major Adebiyi and Captain Gowon.’’
He also extended gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General T. Lagbaja, and the Director of Chaplain Services, Lt. Col. T.E. Ogbonyomi, for their swift intervention, which allowed KAI officers to continue their responsibilities without further disruption.
Wahab condemned the assault, stating, ‘’We strongly condemn this unwarranted and unacceptable assault on officers executing their lawful duties.’’
He also emphasized that such acts would not be tolerated in the future and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to ensuring a #CleanerLagos by upholding safety and sanitation standards.
