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Oyo Arrests 55 Environmental Offenders

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Oyo State environmental officers apprehended 55 people for environmental violations in Ibadan in August 2026.
  • The offenders were prosecuted and convicted under state law, according to the environment ministry.
  • Authorities warned against open dumping and urged residents to use accredited waste contractors.

Oyo State’s environmental enforcement officers apprehended 55 people for violating environmental laws in Ibadan during August 2026.

The state Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources said the offenders were prosecuted and convicted in accordance with the law. Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources Ademola Aderinto said the action formed part of intensified monitoring and enforcement aimed at maintaining a clean, healthy and habitable environment.

Environmental laws must be obeyed by all

· Ademola AderintoThe Oyo environment commissioner warned residents and businesses to comply with state regulations.

Aderinto warned residents, business owners and other stakeholders against activities that degrade the environment. “Environmental laws must be obeyed by all,” he said.

He urged the public to follow waste-disposal rules and report violations to the authorities. Open dumping and dumping refuse on road medians are prohibited in Oyo State, he said. Waste must instead be collected from its source by accredited contractors under the state’s approved waste-management system.

Open dumping and the dumping of refuse on road medians are strictly prohibited in Oyo State

· Ademola AderintoAderinto specified two prohibited forms of waste disposal.
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