- Safiu Kehinde
Lagos State Taskforce has bursted an illegal Cattle ranch at Oja Oba under bridge, Adeniji Adele area of the state.
This state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Wednesday.
According to Wahab, the ranch was discovered during the clearance operation along the bridge by the taskforce.
Also discovered under the bridge were illegal shanties which were dismantled by the taskforce.
While noting that the misuse of public infrastructures poses environmental and safety risks, the Commissioner said the illegal occupants have been given 24 hours ultimatum to evacuate from the bridge.
Wahab reiterated the Commission’s commitment to reclaiming public spaces and maintaining order.
“During our clearance operation at Oja Oba Underbridge, Adeniji Adele, we discovered a section being used for livestock rearing.
“This misuse of public infrastructure poses environmental and safety risks.
“The occupants have been given 24 hours to vacate before we proceed with the removal of all illegal shanties.
“Our commitment to reclaiming public spaces and maintaining order remains steadfast.” He wrote.