Arrested

By Maryam Ahmad

The Ekiti State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Ekiti State Waste Management Authority (EKSWMA) enforcement team, has arrested a man seen in a viral video discharging liquid waste with an offensive odour into a stream in the Bashiri area of Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

A statement from the State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Chief Mrs Tosin Aluko- was made available to reporters in Ado-Ekiti. She said, “Following swift action by the Ministry’s enforcement team, the perpetrator was apprehended, and his vehicle  impounded.”

She said the suspect claimed during interrogation that he was discharging dirty water, not sewage, into the stream.

The Commissioner announced that to prevent any potential health hazards from the dumped waste, the samples from the affected site have been taken to analyze the chemical and microbiological material contained in material discharged in the stream. At the same time, the entire area will be thoroughly fumigated to safeguard the health and well-being of residents.

She said thorough investigations involving officials of her Ministry and the Ekiti State Waste Management Authority were ongoing to prevent future occurrences and maintain a cleaner, safer environment in Ekiti State.

The Commissioner emphasized that the state government has zero tolerance for illegal waste handling and disposal and stressed that the offender would soon be prosecuted. 

“The law will take its full course. Acts like this endanger public health and the environment. We must protect our communities,” she said.

Erelu Aluko-Ajisafe urged residents to remain vigilant and report any acts of environmental violation to the appropriate authorities. 

She encouraged the public to continue “blowing the whistle” on activities that threaten environmental safety.

By Uzair Adam

The Osun State Police Command has detained a man identified as Saudi for allegedly killing his father in a farm located in Ilusi village.

This shocking incident marks a rare and tragic occurrence for the local community.

According to sources, the deceased, known as Baale, was reported missing on Thursday after heading to the farm earlier in the day.

When he did not return home, a search team was organized, consisting mostly of village youth.

On Friday, the search team discovered Baale’s headless body on the farm, partially covered with palm leaves.

Ismail Olaolu, a resident of the village, disclosed that suspicions quickly fell on Baale’s son, who had accompanied him to the farm.

After being questioned, the son reportedly admitted to the killing.

Items belonging to the deceased, including his motorcycle and a cocoa harvest, were found beside his body.

The suspect has since been handed over to the police, who continue to investigate.

Osun State police spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed that the suspect remains in custody as inquiries continue into the motive and circumstances surrounding the incident.