PUNCH Investigations’ two-part report on the environmental pollution caused by a chemical spill in Oyo state is fast generating impacts, the first of which is a directive from the police commissioner to reopen investigations, ALFRED OLUFEMI writes
PUNCH Investigations’ two-part report on the environmental pollution caused by a chemical spill in Oyo state is fast generating impacts, the first of which is a directive from the police commissioner to reopen investigations,Oyo State Police Command has ordered fresh investigation into the case of chemical spillage that occurred in the state.
It may be recalled that the incident took place on August 31, but the Oyo State Government, on September 7, issued an “alert” to residents of Ijaiye, Ido, Olowo-Igbo, Iseyin and Ibarapa communities, warning them against drinking water from their streams.
“Nuhu told me that the company responsible for the accident has refused to appear in court. He also showed me pictures of his losses too,” Ogundayomi said., in the second report, had referred to Nuhu as ‘Alhaji’ and a representative of ASPIRA Nigeria Limited. At the time, he denied working for the company.
He also confirmed that he met with Ogundayomi and explained to him that Medlog Logistics Company was responsible for the pollution. But an Ibadan-based human rights lawyer, Peniela Akintujoye, said the farmers can only be compensated if the charges brought against the drivers in court are amended.
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