POLICE NAB MASQUERADES FOR EXTORTING RESIDENTS IN AKWA IBOM. (PHOTO).

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 Police nab masquerades for extorting residents in Akwa Ibom Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two Ekpo masquerade participants over allegations of extortion and assault against members of the public in Ikot Ekpene Area of the state. This was disclosed in a statement made available by the state police spokesperson, Timfom John, on Thursday. John said operatives arrested the suspects at about 6 pm on Monday, October 26, along the Ukana/Abak highway during an operational show of force. The suspects were identified as Ine Isong, 29, of Ukana Ikot Esoh Village, and Emmanuel Ekpenyong, 20, of Ikono Local Government Area. According to the statement, they were allegedly found with Ekpo masquerade costumes and attire, machetes, spears and arrows. “Preliminary reports indicate that the suspects and other persons allegedly involved in the activities had been terrorising residents and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public. “Reports further indicate that some innoce...
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LASWARCO CONDEMNS ILLEGAL BOREHOLE DRILLING, GROUNDWATER ABSTRACTION IN LAGOS STATE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LASWARCO CONDEMNS ILLEGAL BOREHOLE DRILLING, GROUNDWATER ABSTRACTION IN LAGOS STATE


The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) has observed with grave concern the unauthorised and indiscriminate drilling of boreholes and groundwater abstraction across Lagos State without requisite permits and approvals.


A statement issued by the Office of the Executive Secretary, Barr. Oluwabukola Khadijah Adeyemo, unequivocally condemns all illegal borehole drilling and groundwater abstraction conducted without valid authorisation from LASWARCO.


It emphasised that LASWARCO is statutorily mandated under the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law, 2017, to regulate borehole drilling, groundwater abstraction and water supply services in the State.


The Executive Secretary warned that such unlawful activities pose serious public health risks, lead to groundwater contamination, contribute to land subsidence and threaten the long-term water security of millions of Lagos residents. Drilling or abstracting groundwater without LASWARCO authorisation is illegal and punishable under the Law. 


“Every unregulated borehole endangers our collective future and compromises the sustainability of our environment. All intending drillers and abstractors must obtain the necessary permits from LASWARCO", Adeyemo said, adding that the Commission will not hesitate to seal any facility found in violation and prosecute offenders.


She therefore called on all residents, community leaders and stakeholders to support its enforcement drive, stressing that when they see illegal borehole drilling or groundwater abstraction in their areas, they report it immediately to LASWARCO via its Hotline: 0816 878 2223 or visit its office at Block 19, 3rd Floor, Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, for prompt action.


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