The Lagos State Government have arrested four Chinese nationals and 16 others for operating illegal dredging sites in various waterfronts in Ibeju-Lekki and Eti-Osa Local Government Areas of the State.
The Chinese nationals were arrested on-site at Eputu and Bogije for illegal dredging and industrial activities such as tug-boats manufacturing without regards to the State law on dredging activities.
Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure, Ahmed Kabiru Abdullahi who led the enforcement team to effect the arrest said the state has recorded a huge loss due to the activities of illegal dredgers.