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The Lagos State Government has indefinitely shut down Itedo Market in Lekki due to ongoing environmental violations and illegal roadside trading.

Announcing the development on Saturday via his official X handle, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the arrest of five individuals during the enforcement operation.

“This morning, we took decisive action at Itedo Market, Lekki, which has now been shut down indefinitely due to repeated environmental violations and illegal roadside trading. Five individuals have been arrested for flouting state laws,” Wahab stated.

To maintain order and deter further infractions, Wahab said that “three Black Marias have been stationed at the location to deter further illegal activity and maintain order.”

He reiterated the state’s firm stance on environmental compliance, saying, “Lagos will not tolerate disregard for environmental regulations or unauthorised street trading. Our commitment to restoring sanity, ensuring public safety, and upholding the rule of law remains unwavering.”

The closure is part of a broader effort by the state to clamp down on environmental misconduct and unauthorised trading. Similar actions have seen the sealing of markets in the Ketu–Mile 12 area and the Oko-Oba Abattoir earlier this year, as well as other facilities breaching sanitation and structural regulations.