56-Year-Old Security Man Arrested for Allegedly Dumping Refuse Into Drainage Channel in Ikorodu

• The Lagos State Government has arrested a 56-year-old man for allegedly dumping refuse into a drainage channel in Ikorodu, warning that such actions contribute to flooding and pose serious environmental and health risks.
• The arrest has generated widespread reactions online, with many calling for tougher enforcement of environmental laws and responsible waste disposal practices.

A 56-year-old man, John Ehidreme, has been arrested for allegedly dumping refuse into a drainage channel at No. 18 Oluoga, Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the arrest in a post on X, reiterating that indiscriminate waste disposal violates environmental laws and contributes to flooding and public health risks.

According to Wahab:

“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, contributes to flooding, and poses significant public health and environmental risks.

“Residents are urged to dispose of waste responsibly and use only approved waste management facilities.”

The development has sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians commending the government’s action while urging stricter enforcement against environmental offenders.

Reactions

Olanrewaju Golden-boi Afolabi

“If the evidence no strong deny am, wait ooooooo e be like say this evidence too strong to deny.”

Chief Aristar TV

“He’s new in the work. Wetin concern gateman with disposing refuse.”

Orji Nnennaya Chibuzor

“Not just flood, even diseases. Let others learn.”

Ala DE

“The evidence choked na him no know in Wizkid voice 😂.”

Daddi GO Muonso

“This thing na culture for Onitsha, once it’s raining, the whole street will be running outside to discard the bin inside the gutter.”

Chidinma’s Diary

“I wonder how people who dump waste into gutter reason😒 where do they expect the water to carry the waste to exactly 🤦‍♀️”

Olawale Oguntade

“Na dem go first shout on social media say Lagos is smelling.”

Macaulay Rume

“Gosh so na this one man they cause the whole flood for Lagos State? 🤣🤣🤣”

Cå Hïr

“Later they will be complaining about their houses being flooded.”

Jay-Romeo Anene

“Some people are just evil… Be careful out there, see how serious he was busy offloading this kind thing with joy in his heart.”