A 53-year-old woman, Nelly Monday, has been sentenced to one month in prison for dumping refuse in a drainage channel in Lagos State.
The Lagos Waste Management Authority disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying Monday was arrested in Meiran on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for dumping refuse in a drainage channel during rainfall.
She was subsequently arraigned before the Magistrate Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi, where she pleaded guilty to the offence and was sentenced to one month in prison.
The statement by LAWMA read, “Nelly Monday, 53, who was arrested in Meiran on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 for dumping in the drains during the rain has been convicted of the offence.
“She was arraigned before the Magistrate Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi, where she pleaded guilty to the offence and was sentenced to one month in prison.”
The authority warned residents against indiscriminate waste disposal, particularly dumping refuse in drainage channels and other unauthorised locations.
LAWMA described such practices as environmental offences that attract sanctions under the law.
“The Authority will continue to work with relevant enforcement agencies to identify and sanction environmental offenders across Lagos,” it stated.
“Residents are urged to dispose of their waste responsibly and through approved channels.”
The development comes amid renewed efforts by the Lagos State Government and environmental authorities to curb indiscriminate waste disposal, particularly practices that obstruct drainage channels and contribute to flooding.
LAWMA urged residents to comply with approved waste disposal procedures and avoid dumping refuse in drains and other unauthorised locations.