The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has warned residents that purchasing goods from roadside traders could lead to prosecution, as part of a new crackdown on street trading in the state. According to Tori.ng, the enforcement drive will target not only the traders themselves but also buyers, signaling a tougher approach to curbing illegal roadside commerce across Lagos.
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The Lagos Waste Management Authority said residents who buy from traders in unauthorised public spaces will face arrest and prosecution from next week. According to the Daily Post, the enforcement will cover purchases from sellers operating on roads, medians, setbacks, walkways and other prohibited areas across Lagos State. The warning signals a broader crackdown on street trading by targeting customers as well as vendors, though the blurb does not specify penalties or implementation details.
Daily Post (NG)·September 9, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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