The Oyo State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Task Force has arrested nine individuals for engaging in illegal waste disposal at unauthorized locations across the state.
The offenders were apprehended during a routine environmental monitoring exercise conducted by the Ministry’s enforcement team aimed at curbing the menace of indiscriminate refuse dumping and promoting a cleaner environment throughout Oyo State.
They were subsequently arraigned before the Environmental Court, presided over by Justice Abimbola, where they were charged for violating Oyo State’s environmental sanitation laws.
The Ministry reiterated its commitment to maintaining environmental cleanliness and sustainability, warning residents to desist from illegal dumping of refuse. It also emphasized that keeping Oyo State clean is a collective responsibility, urging members of the public to adopt proper waste disposal practices and support the state government’s vision for a healthier and more sustainable environment.
