The Ekiti State Government said on Tuesday, that it had arrested four people who failed to provide toilets in their residences.
Gbenga Agbeyo, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, told journalists in Ado- Ekiti, that the move would curb the unhygienic habit of open defecation across the state.
Agbeyo said the people were arrested by State Environmental Officers at Odo Otu, Atikankan area of the capital for defecating and littering the environment with feces.
Agbeyo, who frowned at the menace, warned residents to desist from the act or be ready to face the consequences.
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According to him, the Environmental Task Force, would henceforth enforce environmental laws, adding that those found wanting would be dealt with accordingly.
He stressed the commitment of the state government to provide hygienic environment to prevent outbreak of diseases.
The Commissioner said every house in Ekiti must have at least a toilet, in order to put a stop to unwarranted open defecation habit.
He called on residents to ensure continued support of the current administration’s policies, by keeping their environment tidy and hygienic.
He warned that anyone found frustrating such policies would be regarded as saboteur.
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