The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office, LSWMO, has sealed Pinnock Beach Estate in Osapa London, Lekki, and other properties across the state over alleged illegal discharge of untreated sewage.
The enforcement operation was carried out on Thursday, May 7, 2026, following several warnings and abatement notices issued to the affected properties.
Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said Pinnock Beach Estate was sealed for allegedly pumping untreated sewage into a canal, causing environmental pollution, offensive odour and health risks to residents and aquatic life.
“After several warnings and abatement notices, the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO), on Thursday 7th May, 2026, sealed-off Pinnock Beach Estate, Osapa London, Lekki, Lagos, over deliberate discharge of untreated sewage via pumping machine into the canal causing environmental nuisance, offensive odour, as well as endangering human health and aquatic life,” the commissioner said.
The agency also shut a property at No. 28 Amodu Street, Itire, Surulere, after residents reportedly complained about the continuous discharge of raw sewage into a neighbouring compound and public drains.
LSWMO described the act as a serious environmental and health hazard.
Also affected by the exercise was a property located on Oladipo Dumoye Street, Mashy Hill Estate, Ado Road, Ajah, Eti-Osa area of Lagos.
According to the agency, the property was sealed for allegedly discharging untreated sewage into public drains, leading to pollution, drainage blockage and environmental nuisance.
Another affected property was Vintage Heights Estate on Ojulari Street, Elegushi, Lekki, Eti-Osa, which was accused of pumping untreated sewage into public drains and the surrounding environment.
The agency said the act contributed to offensive odour, pollution and blockage of drainage channels within the area.
The Lagos State Government reiterated the need for residents, estate managers and property owners to comply with proper wastewater management practices.
It warned that anyone found violating environmental regulations would face sanctions and possible prosecution in line with the law.
