By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan
Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) has begun enforcement against street trading, anti-open rearing/grazing regulations and other related laws in the state.
According to a statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, today, the enforcement team, led by the Chairman OYRLEA, Hon. Justice Aderonke Aderemi (rtd.), alongside the Chairman, Environmental Task Force, Francis Ojomo, a retired Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), carried out the exercise on Tuesday in Ibadan,the state capital.
The duo emphasised the state government’s readiness and swift response to tackle and sort every related offence as well as prosecute violators of the extant laws.
They added that the enforcement team undertook a crackdown on street traders at Bodija Market, Ibadan, with evacuation of mini stalls and mobile counters as well as wares and goods displayed on the roadside.
The Chairman, OYRLEA said: “Recall that extensive sensitisation and campaign efforts against street trading began with a flag-off at Bodija Market earlier this year in January, and such had been a continuum till date.”
She added that OYRLEA was now taking enforcement action to ensure compliance.
In another development, following some petitions received from residents of Unique Estate, Oluyole, Ibadan, three rams and a cow were impounded by the enforcement team.
On this, the OYRLEA Chairman reiterated the agency’s commitment to enforcing environmental and sanitation laws, as well as anti-open rearing and grazing regulations and other related laws in the state.
Justice Aderemi gave the owner a seven-day ultimatum to claim them to avoid forfeiture, in lieu of fine option.
Likewise, residents of Abidiodan, at Lagelu Local Government Area (LGA) of Ibadan have been issued a seven-day ultimatum to evacuate shanties on road setbacks, which have become hideouts for criminals and illegal activities.
The enforcement team was joined by Operation Burst, Environmental Task Force, officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Amotekun Corps members, among others.
*PHOTO CAPTION: Chairman, OYRLEA and others during the enforcement drive.
