Ogun fines over 100 residents for illegal waste dumping
A total of 108 residents in Abeokuta have been prosecuted for dumping waste illegally. The Ogun State Waste Management Authority said offenders were caught dumping refuse on roadsides and public places. Farook Akintunde, Special Adviser to the Governor on OGWAMA, explained that fines were imposed to deter others. The government has urged residents to comply with waste disposal rules to avoid further penalties.
What happened
- 108 residents were arrested and prosecuted for illegal waste dumping in Abeokuta.
- The offenders were apprehended by the Ogun State Waste Management Authority’s enforcement team.
- Farook Akintunde stated that the offenders were arraigned in customary courts and fined.
- The government plans to continue enforcement until compliance improves among residents.
- Residents were warned about the environmental and health risks of indiscriminate waste disposal, especially during the rainy season.
