Air Pollution Scare: Ondo Govt Intercepts Vehicle Conveying Suspected Chemical Substance
Air Pollution Scare: Ondo Govt Intercepts Vehicle Conveying Suspected Chemical Substance
The Ondo State Government, through the Ministry of Environment, has intercepted a vehicle allegedly conveying a substance emitting an offensive odour, following credible information from a concerned citizen.
The vehicle and its driver were discreetly monitored before being intercepted on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
The driver, identified as Olorunwa Sunday, was subsequently handed over to the Police for questioning, while the suspected substance is expected to undergo laboratory and chemical analysis to determine its composition and possible environmental impact.
Full statement reads;
AIR POLLUTION UPDATE
The vehicle herein shown was intercepted yesterday, Sunday, 13th September, 2026, while conveying substances emitting an offensive odour.
Acting on credible intelligence provided by a patriotic citizen, the suspicious vehicle and its driver were discreetly trailed and subsequently intercepted. The suspect was immediately handed over to the Police for further questioning and appropriate action.
The driver, identified as Olorunwa Sunday, a native of Delta State and resident in Oke-Aro, reportedly stated that he was contracted by a resident to dispose of the suspected malodorous chemical substance at any convenient location.
The suspected substance will, today, undergo laboratory examination and chemical analysis in order to determine its composition, and potential environmental implications.
Following the outcome of the analysis and other relevant findings, necessary legal action would be taken in accordance with the State’s environmental laws.
The Ondo State Government remains committed to taking all necessary measures to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of residents.
Signed:
Henry Johnson Olagundoye
Ministry of Environment
14th September, 2026.
