The Lagos State Government has issued a query to an officer of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps over allegations of corruption after a viral video purportedly showed him receiving a ₦20,000 bribe from a suspected environmental offender.
The
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed
this in a post on X on Friday, describing the officer’s alleged conduct as
unacceptable and contrary to the ethics and core values of the agency.
According
to Wahab, the officer has been formally queried, while a Personnel Management
Board will be constituted to investigate the incident in line with the Lagos
State Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
“My
attention has been drawn to a viral video allegedly showing an officer of the
Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps receiving a bribe from a lawbreaker.
Such conduct is unacceptable and runs contrary to the rules, ethics, and core
values of the Agency,” Wahab wrote.
“Consequently,
we have immediately issued the officer a query, and this will be followed by
the constitution of a Personnel Management Board (PMB) to investigate the
matter in accordance with the provisions of the Lagos State Civil Service Rules
and Regulations.”
The
commissioner reiterated the state’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption,
warning that any officer found guilty of misconduct would face appropriate
disciplinary measures.
“The
Lagos State Government maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and
any form of misconduct within its public service. Any officer found culpable
will be subjected to the appropriate disciplinary measures as stipulated by the
relevant regulations,” he said.
Wahab
also warned members of the public against attempting to bribe government
officials, stressing that both giving and receiving bribes are criminal
offences.
“I
also wish to remind Lagosians that offering a bribe is as unlawful as receiving
one. We urge everyone to obey the law and refrain from attempting to compromise
enforcement officers.
“Together,
we can uphold integrity, strengthen public trust, and build a more accountable
and responsible society,” he added.
In the
query letter attached to the commissioner’s post, the officer was accused of
collecting ₦20,000 from an offender, an act that was allegedly captured on
video and circulated on social media.
The
letter, referenced MOE/LAGESC/431/56 and dated July 10, 2026, stated that the
footage was viewed by the Lagos State Governor.
“You
were alleged to have collected the sum of Twenty Thousand Naira (₦20,000) from
an offender. This act was recorded and posted on social media, where it was
viewed by His Excellency, the Governor of Lagos State,” the letter read.
It
described the alleged conduct as corruption and extortion, adding that it
constituted serious misconduct under the Public Service Rules.
The
officer was directed to submit a written explanation within 48 hours stating
why disciplinary action should not be taken against him.
“Your
representation (if any) must reach the undersigned officer within 48 hours of
receipt of this letter. Failure to submit your response within the stipulated
time limit will result in disciplinary action being taken against you,” the
letter added.
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