Men of the Nigerian army attacked officers of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps while they were carrying out their duty in Yaba......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
According to the Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, the officers 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.
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Men of the Nigerian army attacked officers of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps while they were carrying out their duty in Yaba.
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