NAF crash: Aiyedatiwa orders fumigation of Igbokoda river

By Dayo Johnson, Akure
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the immediate fumigation of the river at Igbokoda following complaints of offensive odour and concerns about possible pollution after last week’s Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash.

The directive was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Idowu Ajanaku.

According to the statement, the governor directed the Ministries of Environment and Health to jointly carry out an extensive fumigation exercise to reduce potential health risks and prevent possible outbreaks of water-borne diseases.

Residents had raised concerns over a strong stench emanating from the river ...