The Lagos State Government, in the early hours today shut down the popular Alade Market, in Onigbongbo Local Council Area of Ikeja, for flouting environmental laws following a series of abatement notices.

The closure followed the directive by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, TOKUNBO WAHAB.

Director, of Public Affairs in the ministry, KUNLE ADESHINA, announced this via his official Twitter handle.

ADESHINA said the enforcement was carried out by the officials of the Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) in collaboration with the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, and Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI).

According to him, the market was sealed due to several environmental infractions such as a lack of waste bins, a filthy environment, and the illegal burning of refuse by the roadside.

Also, indiscriminate dumping of refuse and failure to comply with the rules of LAWMA are other reasons for the closure.

He said the market would not be reopened until specified conditions are met.