Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- The Lagos State Government has sealed Lagos Island's Gorodom and Alagbafo markets because of various environmental violations.

Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, announced the closure on Monday via his X handle.

Photos and a video accompanying the post show the markets being sealed off around 7 a.m. Monday, with traders hurriedly packing their belongings.

This development follows similar action taken against the Oyingbo, Ladipo, Alayabiagba, Oke-Odo markets, Alaba Rago in Ojo, Alada market in Ikeja, and some plazas around the Tejuosho market for environmental infractions.

Some of these markets were sealed off for various environmental violations, including improper waste disposal, filt...