Officials of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have uncovered more toxic materials at a sealed scrapyard in Ikorodu.

The scrapyard which was busted penultimate week by LASEPA in a residential neighbourhood, was alleged to have  stored hazardous substances including chemicals, used medical consumables, electronic and electrical equipment waste recycling plant without relevant state permits or environmental controls.

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According to LASEPA’s Public Affairs Officer (PAO) Bola Ajao, a follow-up inspection was carried out at the facility on Friday and more toxic substances were discovered.

Ajao said four persons were arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence.

“The joint team, promptly halted all activities on the site by placing a LASEPA stop-work order, leading to the arrest of four allegedly involved persons during the joint follow-up inspection exercise, two of whom were previously stationed security men of the yard,” he said.