Mr Wahab said the state government would not hesitate to clamp down on residents who defy and disobey environmental laws.
“They have agreed that they are going to clear everything, and if they don’t by tomorrow evening, we can now take steps to sanction them,” he said.
The commissioner faulted some developers of continuing construction while engaging the government in talks for a resolution.
The operation was conducted in Falomo Bridge, Oyin Jolayemi, Eko Hotel Roundabout, Ligali Ayorinde, Oniru Beach and 1004.
“During the raid exercise, a total number of 71 suspects were arrested, and sanity was restored in all the areas,” Mr Wahab stated.
Mr Wahab added that the project would see to the establishment of new waterworks to ease distribution network issues.
He assured that the nabbed suspects will be charged to court accordingly.
Mr Wahab appealed to residents to dispose of their waste properly to avoid floods.
Mr Wahab threatened that the market would be closed down again if traders failed to adhere to rules.
The ministry had given a 48-hour ultimatum to traders operating under the Apogbon bridge and illegal stall owners operating on the drainage setback.
