How PH Based Firms Dump Wastes In Aba –Ikpeazu

[Shola Sholaz]

ABIA State government, yesterday, alleged that some Port-Harcourt-based companies owned by expatriates were dumping industrial wastes in Aba.
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Deputy General Manager, Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, who made the allegation, said the unidentified companies connived with lorry drivers to lift the wastes and dump illegally in Aba. He said that one suspect, a truck conductor, has been arrested and his truck impounded.
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Ikpeazu said the suspect allegedly dumped 90 tonnes of suspected toxic wastes generated in Port Harcourt in the commercial city, adding that the industrial wastes would be sent to Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, for laboratory analysis to determine the toxic level.
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While noting that the suspect has been handed over to the police for further interrogation, he said: "We are now sure that there are some fifth columnists that generate wastes in their states and dump them in Abia state.