LAWMA SEALS PREMISES ON AGO PALACE WAY, ARRESTS 11 DUMPERS ON LAGOS ISLAND. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LAWMA SEALS PREMISES ON AGO PALACE WAY, ARRESTS 11 DUMPERS ON LAGOS ISLAND … Intensifies Enforcement Against Illegal Waste Disposal In renewed enforcement efforts, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed premises identified for persistent illegal waste dumping along Ago Palace Way and arrested 11 persons for illegal waste disposal in various parts of Lagos Island. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said that the enforcement operations underscored the Authority’s resolve to enforce existing waste management regulations and ensure compliance with approved waste disposal practices across Lagos. He explained that the Ago Palace Way operation covered plazas, hotels, lounges and warehouses along the corridor, as part of efforts to tackle activities contributing to waste build-up and environmental nuisance on road setbacks, medians and other unauthorised public spaces. He added that the enforcement exercise on Lagos Island, cove...

10 KILLED, 48 INJURED IN AUTO CRASH ON ABUJA-KADUNA HIGHWAY- FRSC. (PHOTO).


 10 killed, 48 Injured In Auto Crash On Abuja-Kaduna Highway - FRSC


Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Dauda Biu has cautioned trailers against conveying human beings on top of goods in their vehicles.


He also mandated Sector Commanders to strengthen enforcement and advocacy campaigns against the practice nationwide.


According to a statement by Corps Public Education Officer, Jonas Agwu, the Corps Marshal was reacting to the avoidable road traffic crash that occurred on the Abuja-Kaduna expressway on March 18, 2024, during which 10 were killed, 48 were injured in the traffic accident.


The statement said: “The crash which involved a DAF trailer occurred as a result of excessive speed, overloading and fatigue.


“This made the driver lose control of the wheels, thereby crashing into a ditch along the route.


A report from the crash also revealed that it occurred at exactly 1030HRS and involved a total of 172 people all male adults. Unfortunately, 10 victims were killed while 48 victims were rescued with injuries.


According to the statement, “On the strength of the rising spate of this bad road use behaviour, the Corps Marshal has directed commanding officers to commence with immediate effect, result oriented patrol operations, as well as organise adequate mobile court operations along critical corridors.


“At press time, FRSC rescue team has concluded evacuation of the injured victims to Saint Anthony and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua hospitals while the killed passengers were deposited at the morgue of the aforementioned hospitals as well.


“Efforts are still ongoing by FRSC operatives to follow up on the injured victims in the hospitals to ensure they receive necessary medical attention.”

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