In consonance with to directive of the council chairman of Agege Local Government, High Chief (Alh) Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (JP); the staff of environment department of the council intercepted a man selling adulterated bottled water to the public.
The man, Hassan Yusuf, was swiftly intercepted by the environment department staff following a report by a trader in Agege market, Funmilola Adebambo; on Tuesday, 25 June, 2024
During questioning by the council official, Hassan Yusuf stated that he bought some bottled water, and got empty plastic bottles on the street, filled it with adulterated water and sell to the public at Agege Market.
The council officials have handed over Hassan Yusuf to the police at Pencinema Police Division for onward investigation and prosecution.
The council chairman, therefore, admonished residents the general public to be wary of what they consume to prevent the spread of Cholera disease.