Lagos shuts Oshodi market after traders allegedly attack sanitation officials (opens original article in a new tab)

Lagos shut down Oshodi Resettlement Market after traders allegedly attacked sanitation officials during an enforcement operation. The closure is part of ongoing government efforts to address environmental violations and street trading. Sanitation officers claim their actions are necessary for improving sanitation, security, and traffic management.

• Lagos State Government shut down Oshodi Resettlement Market after traders allegedly attacked sanitation officials
• Traders obstructed enforcement operation and attacked KAI officers during attempt to arrest hoodlums and beggars
• Recent closures of markets in Lagos include Ladipo Spare Parts Market and Itedo Market over environmental concerns
• Sanitation officers claim enforcement actions are necessary for improving sanitation, security, and traffic management
• Oshodi market closure is part of government efforts to tackle environmental violations and street trading