The Adamawa State Sanitation Committee has arrested over 40 individuals for violating the state's monthly sanitation exercise. The arrests were made on Saturday, July 26, 2025, during the exercise, which takes place every last Saturday of the month.
Key Highlights
- *Enforcement of Sanitation Laws*: The committee enforced sanitation laws, apprehending defaulters who failed to comply with the exercise.
- *Business Closure*: Businesses were closed between 7-10 am to allow residents to participate in the sanitation exercise.
- *Confiscation of Goods*: Charcoal sellers were caught selling during the exercise, and their goods were confiscated [1].
Places Visited During the Exercise
- *Wuro-Kuturu by Jimeta By-pass*: Charcoal sellers were apprehended at this location.
- *Luggere*: The committee monitored sanitation activities in this area.
- *Hospital Road*: The committee ensured compliance with the sanitation exercise.
- *Nasarawo and Doubeli*: Other areas visited by the committee.
Implications and Future Plans
- *Prosecution of Defaulters*: The defaulters will face prosecution according to the law guiding the exercise.
- *Continued Awareness*: The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources will continue to create awareness about the monthly sanitation exercise [1].
