An attempt by a real estate company to prevent the Llagos State Government from carrying out an enforcement exercise has been stopped by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu.

According to the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the enforcement was to reopen the blocked drainage channel along Chevron Drive, which had been obstructed by Aje Residence Real Estate Agency.

Wahab revealed that the drainage channel is critical to mitigating flooding and protecting the Ajiran community.

"During the enforcement operation, a principal representative of the real estate company mobilised nearly 20 uniformed personnel in an attempt to obstruct our officials from carrying out their lawful duties. Normalcy was restored following the timely intervention of the Inspector General of Police, @TunjiDisu1, who directed the immediate withdrawal of the personnel.

"We remain resolute in our commitment to protecting lives and property across Lagos State. We will continue to enforce environmental laws without fear or favour, regardless of whose interests are affected," the commissioner said on X.