Ogun Officials Arrest Woman Over Alleged Dumping of Refuse in Drainage

The Ogun State Waste Management Authority, in collaboration with Environmental Health Officers of Sagamu Local Government, has arrested a woman allegedly caught dumping refuse into a drainage channel in Sagamu. The woman was captured in a viral video carrying a yellow sack filled with waste before emptying its contents into the drainage during rainfall. She appeared unbothered after realising she was being filmed and confronted over the act. Confirming the arrest in a post on X on Tuesday, OGWAMA said the woman was apprehended following the circulation of the video showing the alleged offence.

The agency urged residents across the state to stop indiscriminate waste disposal and make use of waste collection operators accredited by the authority. OGWAMA warned that improper disposal of refuse can contribute to blocked drainage channels and environmental problems, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall. The agency stressed that maintaining a clean environment requires the cooperation of residents and relevant authorities. It called on members of the public to support proper waste management practices, describing a cleaner Ogun State as a shared responsibility.

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