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The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation after a viral video allegedly showed an officer of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) receiving a bribe from a lawbreaker.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said in an X post on Friday that the conduct displayed in the video is unacceptable and contradicts the rules, ethics, and core values of the agency.
“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 said.
According to him, the officer, who has not been named, has been issued a query and this will be followed by the constitution of a Personnel Management Board (PMB) to investigate the matter in accordance with the Lagos State Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
A copy of the query shared by the commissioner indicated the officer allegedly accepted a bribe of N20,000 from an offender, which was described as an “act of corruption and extortion”.
The query with reference number MOE/LAGESC/431/56 and signed by Olufemi A. for Director, Admin & HR was dated July 10, 2026.
In the letter, the officer was directed to submit a written representation explaining why disciplinary action should not be taken against him.
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Meanwhile, Wahab reiterated that the state government maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and any form of misconduct within the public service.
“Any officer found culpable will be subjected to the appropriate disciplinary measures as stipulated by the relevant regulations,” he stated.
The commissioner also cautioned members of the public against offering bribes to enforcement officers, noting that offering a bribe is as unlawful as receiving one.
“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,” he said.
Wahab added that the government is committed to upholding integrity and strengthening public trust through accountability.
“Together, we can uphold integrity, strengthen public trust, and build a more accountable and responsible society,” Wahab said.
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps is part of the state’s enforcement team responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental laws.
Video of the incident had circulated widely on social media, sparking reactions and calls for disciplinary action.
