The Environmental Taskforce on Saturday arrested no fewer than 50 persons in Benin for allegedly violating the Edo environmental sanitation laws.
The suspects were arrested in Egor Local Government Area of the state as the new Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in the state, Mr Saidi Akintayo, led a monitoring operation across the city.
The operation covered strategic areas such as Third East Circular Road Junction, Sapele Road, Ekiosa Market, Siloko Road, Ugbowo and New Benin Market amongst others.
Akintayo said the exercise aimed at ensuring compliance with the monthly environmental sanitation directive of the Edo Government.
The commandant, who led his management team, said the exercise also aligned with the corps’ renewed drive to support federal and state efforts toward maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for residents.
“A clean environment is a healthy environment. It is our collective duty as citizens to ensure that our surroundings are kept clean at all times.
“The corps will continue to support government efforts by enforcing compliance and sensitising the public on the importance of environmental hygiene,” he said.
During the exercise, residents and traders were seen sweeping drains, clearing refuse, and cleaning up their premises, a development that the NSCDC boss described as “encouraging.”
The commandant’s team later visited the local government secretariat, where he was received by the Executive Chairman, Osaro Eribo.
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