The Ogun State government has warned that it will soon begin to lock up houses without toilet facilities, while the owners face the full wrath of the law.
This comes after an outbreak of cholera hit Abule-Otun, Lafenwa, Kuto and Idi-Aba areas of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, killing five persons.
According to Adesanya Ayunde, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, governor Dapo Abiodun’s directive on inspection of houses takes effect from this week.
“Government will soon send its workers to inspect houses across the state. Any house owner who fails to provide toilet in his house will be made to face the consequences,” the Permanent Secretary stated.
Ayinde also said upon confirmation of the outbreak in the state, the government had swung into action to spot the index case, through a thorough investigation in the suspected areas.
He revealed that out of the five deaths reported in the news, only one was taken to a government health facility, which helped officials to trace and get information on the other four victims.
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