The commuters lamented that the upward review of the fares had affected their finances.
The UN says safe water and access to proper sanitation could help eradicate poverty, build peaceful societies and guarantee an inclusive path to sustainable development.
The transportation fares were increased by between N100 to N150, depending on the route.
The petroleum marketers said they were shutting down operations “not because we are on strike, but because we can no longer do business under this condition.”
The police charged the 15-year-old with defilement but the Chief Magistrate, Ejiro Kubeinje, did not take his plea.
The task force leader said residents of the state were being made to face unnecessary traffic jams and hardship caused by street trading.
“The suspect and his group, members of ‘Aro-Baga’ cult group, rob people of their valuables in traffic gridlocks.”
The aggrieved members said there are moves to replace the APC chairman of Oshodi/Isolo LGA, Wale Adelana, with Saheed Animashaun.
The Lagos Police Command said they found the victim’s body at Carter Bridge by Ogogoro Community, Lagos Island.
The state-run Newswire said some retail outlets it monitored on Friday in the state were opened and dispensing fuel.
