From Mokolade Michael, Akure
The management of Ondo/Linyi Industrial hub has called for proper investigation of the cause of the death of three persons allegedly said to have died of toxic waste in Omotosho forest reserve in Ondo State.
Chairman of the company, Chief Alex Ajipe said it was imperative for the Police to do a thorough investigation on the death of the three deceased persons.
He noted that Police should be allowed to carry out appropriate investigation including autopsy on the persons reportedly said to have died as a result of toxic wastes in the forest.
Three persons including Akinmusire Monday, Samuel Louis and Master Ododolewa Adebowale, who were all residents of Akinfosile in Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state, reportedly died.
Chief Ajipe explained that “while we appreciate the Nigerian police for their prompt action, we urge them to do a thorough investigation on the incident and come out with the facts.”
Speaking on the operations of the current seven different companies within the industrial hub, he revealed that all national and state agencies that monitor and control environmental issues have an office within the hub.
He noted that all industries within the hub comply with all the rules and regulations on environment as provided for by the nation’s constitution.
According to him, “All agencies in charge of environmental control in Nigeria have their presence in the hub and all companies within the hub have no choice than to comply with all the rules and regulations as laid down by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“I am stating here categorically that none of the company here can do what runs contrary to the dictates of our laws in this country. Their operation is in tandem with international standards,” he added.
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