Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it will arrest people who buy goods from traders operating on roads, medians, walkways, setbacks and other unauthorised public spaces across the state.

The agency stated that the enforcement would begin next week, with both the traders and their customers liable to arrest.

LAWMA's Director of Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, quoting the agency's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Muyiwa Gbadegesin.

Mr Gbadegesin explained that the move was part of the authority's efforts to curb illegal trading, indiscriminate waste disposal and the obstruction of public infrastructure.

He noted that the Lagos State Environmental ...