A disturbing incident occurred on October 8, 2024, when officers of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI), performing their lawful duties in Yaba, were attacked by personnel of the Nigerian Army. The assault, allegedly ordered by Major Adebiyi and Captain Gowon, left one KAI officer bleeding on the ground, as shown in a video circulating online.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, condemned the unprovoked attack. He expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General T. Lagbaja, and the Director of Chaplain Services, Lt. Col. T.E. Ogbonyomi, for their prompt intervention to prevent further escalation. Wahab emphasized the importance of military personnel respecting civil governance and the authority of state officials.
“We strongly condemn this unwarranted and unacceptable assault on officers executing their lawful duties,” Wahab stated. “Moving forward, such acts will not be tolerated as we continue our commitment to ensuring a cleaner Lagos by upholding safety and sanitation standards across the state.”
