Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has strongly condemned the recent attack by the Nigerian Army on officers of the State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI).
In a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, Mr Wahab expressed outrage over the unwarranted assault carried out under the orders of Major Adebiyi and Captain Gowon, who targeted officers while they were fulfilling their lawful duties.
He emphasised that such acts of aggression will not be tolerated and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to maintaining a #CleanerLagos by upholding safety and sanitation standards throughout the region.
The statement read: “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.
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“We extend our sincere 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 and decisive intervention in support of civil authorities. Their leadership has ensured that KAI officers continue to carry out their responsibilities without further disruption, reinforcing the principle that military personnel are subject to the authority of civil governance within their jurisdictions.”
