Actress Sarah Martins’ charity cooking currently going on on Lagos streets may soon backfire and get her dragged to a court of law.
This is according to Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab.
He, in a post on X, warned Martins against cooking and distributing food on Lagos streets, citing environmental and public order regulations.He threatened apprehension and prosecution if she fails to comply, stressing that Lagos expects law-abiding citizens.
He wrote: “Dear @officialsarahmartins, I hope you are well. My attention has been drawn to your recent activity of cooking and distributing food on the streets of Lagos.
“You were previously cautioned about this same issue last year due to the understanding of its philanthropic intention and pleas. I would strongly advise that you desist from carrying out street cooking or similar activities in public spaces in Lagos in order to avoid apprehension and prosecution.
“If you wish to continue your charitable outreach, it should be done through proper channels and in approved locations so that your efforts can support vulnerable people without violating existing laws and constituting environmental nuisance.
“We expect everyone to be law-abiding in Lagos, just as they would be in any other well-regulated city. Thank you for your understanding.”
