Lagos Government Declares Hawking Dogs And Selling Animals On Streets Illegal

Lagos Government Declares Hawking Dogs And Selling Animals On Streets Illegal

The Lagos State Government has once again emphasized that hawking dogs and selling animals on the streets or by the roadside is illegal. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, issued the warning, stating that the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) will take action...READ MORE… 

against those breaking the law.

Wahab’s statement came in response to viral videos showing individuals selling puppies in the Lekki area, underlining the public health risks and disorder these activities cause. He pointed out that street trading and hawking of goods, including livestock, are banned under the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017.

Selling sickly animals, such as puppies, is particularly dangerous, Wahab explained, stressing the government’s commitment to upholding public health and safety regulations. The enforcement of these laws is a priority, as the state continues to crack down on such illegal practices.

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