Concerned about the growing security threats posed by the activities of scavengers and cart pushers, the Enugu State government has restated its ban on their operations, warning that scavengers and cart pushers caught would be prosecuted.


The reaffirmation of the proscription of the scavengers and their activities popularly called, “Iron Condemn” in local parlance, was disclosed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Friday, after an elaborate meeting with the leadership and representatives of the Hausa/Fulani Community and their Igbo and Yoruba counterparts at the Government House, Enugu.

Lamenting that hundreds of petitions had been received from members of the public protesting against the activities of the illegal waste pickers, the SSG said enforcement of the ban, arrest and prosecution of violators would commence on Monday, 29 January, 2024.

He observed that scavengers with evil motives were infiltrating the state, breaking into people’s homes and stealing their valuables, adding that the state is determined to protect life of the citizens and safeguard their properties against intruders.

Citing section 20 of Enugu State Environmental Law, Prof. Onyia said anyone caught scavenging within the state risks 2 years imprisonment, calling on residents to be on the lookout for would-be-violators and report the to the nearest police station or the taskforce set up for that purpose.

"Enugu State Government is determined to protect every life and property of our citizens. That is our primary responsibility. We will ensure that every threat to the security and peace of the state is eliminated.

The government will no longer condone the activities of scavengers in the state. We have to rid of the state of every vestige of crimes by restoring sanity. We want to assure all residents in the state who are into genuine business that we will continue to work towards making the environment safer for them.

“You will recall that sometime in November 2023, after reports from residents complaining about harassment and theft from scavengers and illegal waste pickers, the government set up a committee to assess the extent of the threats scavengers posed to the wellbeing of our law-abiding citizens.

“It was established that criminals are now roaming the streets posing as scavengers. Following this establishment, the government activated the law that provides against scavenging activities by outlawing these illegal operators.

“However, as government with empathy and humane face, we allowed for time to communicate the order. During the period, it was observed that more of the scavengers had infiltrated the state.

“So, we are now determined to enforce the law. This should serve as a warning to scavengers in the state. By Monday, the state taskforce will be out to give full effect to the proscription,” he added.

The state government further called on the law enforcement agencies to arrest and prosecute unrepentant scavengers and make examples of them.

Recall that residents in the state have been appealing to the government to tackle the menace of the scavengers and rid them out of the streets.

A few weeks ago, security operatives recovered a set of dangerous arms, including guns and machetes from scavengers arrested at Agbani Road, Gariki and Ogbete Market areas of the state.

cenaman:
A calender year is 12 month not 13.... Na thief u be?

NwaAmaikpe:




I've always and will always admire the Lion of Ubima. Anyone who knows him, knows he is blunt, honest and devoid of sentiments.
Even while serving under Buhari he did not shy away from saying that Nigerians were suffering and hated the administration.

Nigerians deserve the type of leaders they get. How will any sane human being collect money at polling booths, or vote incompetence based on ethnoreligious sentiments and expect accountability from the one who has bought your vote or performance from the one who knows nothing about the office?

Even girls have the conscience to know that a man who bought them sharwarma, fresh fish pepper soup and Smirnoff Ice merits their kpekus by default.

Likewise we must imbibe that culture and accept that a politician who spent his life savings and incurred debts just to buy our votes merits looting the treasury dry after assuming office by default.

santaclaws:


So you think it was Tunji-Ojo that shouted "off your mic"? LOL now I can see some of you have eye defects.

Go watch the video again before typing nonsense on social media.

santaclaws:
This is obviously a smear campaign cos there is no where in the video where Olubunmi's name was mentioned by Akpabio.

His company is involved in the current scandal, yea, but he resigned as a director and a company can be sued as an entity or better still, let current directors come forward and speak for themselves. I am not in any way exonerating him, but come on!

That dude is the best performing minister at the moment...

BlackhatMentor:
Just 800k dollars


Make this man no broke in attempt to Buga

abhosts:
Naija Police and Soldiers are like delinquent kids from the same parents. I was so shocked to see people that claimed to love Nigeria take the side of the lawless soldier against Gov Sanwo-Olu. I am now routing for Sanwo-Olu's success because he exhibited passionate leadership traits in that exchange.

BondRiv:


Ignorant fellow.

stevups:


Lolz... A poor person is referred to as Charge and bail Lawyer

lilvicky68:
Maybe they should start burying people there with iron man's suit

sonature1:
I read to check how much he would be paying them. I was disappointed when he didn't disclose that part. Governor don manage get PhD, we no go hear word for am.

folake4u:


Hahahaha. Wetin you see, gist me.

folake4u:


Hahahaha. It's the accuracy for me.

folake4u:
If this isn't a skit, then her actions are commendable.

My city has "Yahoo Boys Mothers Association" and it is painful to watch.

Planet247:
How did we get to this stage? Where is NUC and Nigeria Government when they mostly needed? Imagine a University in Nigeria, Domiciled in Nigeria charging tuition in USD. Invariably most of their students would have to also depend on our little forex reserve. The same way some House owners demand thier rent in dollars in some part of Lagos.. Our Government must stand up to kick against these rubbish.... I see no reason why institution like this should exist or approved license to operate in Nigeria

trutharena:


Peter Obi banned IRK in Anambra schools.

accordadoga25:
Hehehehe

This one is not like Elechi Nwancho.

That old man finished Ebonyi.

Ebonyi was so backward that out of the 10-12 local governments banks were only available in two (Abakaliki and Afikpo) and in the whole of Afikpo they had just two banks (Eco & Zenith)

No tarred road anywhere.

From Ohaozara through Amasiri to Afikpo is 1hr ride on the bike with full speed, na so dust go cover your body like person wey fall inside yam flour

Roboto11:


I no kuku dey shack.

Roboto11:


That's why I don't eat some bread.

Roboto11:


I don't think you understand the situation.

Those guys know they are making poison so there's no need to vet what they already know.

Just look at the environment in which people are making drinks. That tells you the mind set.

You couldn't have a worse location than that pigsty.