The Oyo State Government has warned residents and dwellers, regardless of tribe or affiliation, against violating any of its enacted laws.
The Chairperson of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), Hon. Justice Aderonke Aderemi, stated that violators of any of the enacted laws risk jail terms or fines.
She noted that the agency is saddled with the responsibility of overseeing and enforcing laws in Oyo State, particularly those relating to Environmental Protection, Road Traffic Management Regulations, and the Open Rearing and Grazing Law.
Hon. Justice Aderemi further stated that each of these laws is already established in the state.
According to her, the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority was created to carry out enforcement of these laws as applicable.
She said, “As an authority, we are leaving no stone unturned to ensure an orderly, safe, and clean state, as desired by His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, for the benefit of all.”
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“We are the new ‘sheriff’ in town, and we are here to act against violators of the Anti-Open Grazing and Open Rearing Law, Environmental and Sanitation Law breakers, Traffic Regulation offenders, and other related laws.
“The Rule of Law is no respecter of anyone, tribe, or affiliation. It has come to stay and must be upheld by all.
“Whoever is found culpable of violating these laws will face the full weight of the law.
“I am, therefore, using this medium to inform all herders to vacate all farm settlements in Oyo State. Farm settlements are designated solely for farming purposes, and it is illegal to graze cows, sheep, goats, or even chickens in any farm settlement within Oyo State.
“To be clear, the State Government, having thoroughly reviewed the laws, has the prerogative to appoint whomever it deems fit as board members under any of its laws.
“Therefore, no individual or association has any right or entitlement regarding the constitution of the board.
“For every arrest and apprehension, mobile courts and tribunals are strategically positioned to prosecute offenders.
“Furthermore, counsel are available to defend or apply for bail, as the case may be. Otherwise, a jail term or a fine awaits such offenders or lawbreakers.
“We therefore urge all citizens to uphold the Rule of Law in Oyo State to avoid being sanctioned.”
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