Alfred Olufemi …Farmers hopeful of compensation 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 The Oyo State Police Command has ordered fresh investigation into the case of chemical …
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,The Oyo State Police Command has ordered fresh investigation into the case of chemical spillage that occurred in the state.
The type of chemical that caused the havoc was discovered to be linear alkylbenzene sulfonate Acid, a surfactant, which experts warned could be toxic to plants and aquatic life at high doses.Speaking on the feasibility of the new directive, one of the farmers, Kayode Ogundayomi, who suffered heavy losses as a result of the spillage, said the DPO of Moniya Police Station, contacted him after the story was published.
However, while speaking with our correspondent on the phone after the CP promised to re-launch an investigation into the case, Nuhu admitted that he owned both the chemical and the truck, and insisted that he only purchases and sells the chemical to the soap-making company.“Nothing concerns Aspira. I only buy and sell to Aspira,” Nuhu said.
When asked for an update on the court proceedings, Nuhu noted that the representatives of Medlog Logistics Company and the driver were absent at the last sitting held on November 10.He noted that the case was adjourned till December 15, 2022.Ogundayomi noted that reopening investigation into the case might pave the way for adequate compensation that all the farmers have been yearning for.
Akintujoye, who said the charges do not show the gravity of what was done and the damage to the ecosystem, including the quantum of loss of livelihoods, suggested that the drivers and their companies be prosecuted by The Harmful Waste Act.
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