**Open Defecation: Lagos State Cracks Down, Arrests Five Individuals** In a bid to maintain a clean and healthy environment, the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has taken a firm stance against open defecation. On Saturday, 7 March 2026, the ministry's anti-open defecation enforcement team apprehended five individuals for engaging in this unhygienic practice at different locations across Lagos Island. According to the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the arrests were part of the state government's ongoing efforts to enforce environmental sanitation laws and promote proper sanitation practices. The enforcement team carried out routine monitoring operations across the island, identifying individuals who defied this law. The five individuals arrested include Felix, who was caught at Inner Marina, and Quad Kareem, who was arrested at Ebute Ero. Fellow detainees, Daniel Victor Okon, Olamide Sodiq, and Henry Eyen, were also found defecating in the open at Inner Marina. This crackdown is part of Lagos State's intensified efforts to eliminate open defecation and improve environmental hygiene across the state. With a focus on maintaining a clean and healthy environment, the government is working tirelessly to ensure that residents adhere to proper sanitation practices. Open defecation is a significant problem in many parts of Nigeria, including Lagos State. It poses health risks, contaminates water sources, and contributes to the spread of diseases. The Lagos State government's efforts to address this issue are a step in the right direction towards creating a cleaner, healthier environment for all residents. As the government continues to enforce environmental sanitation laws, residents are encouraged to join the fight against open defecation by practicing proper sanitation and reporting anyone found defecating in the open to the authorities.