Governor Aiyedatiwa Orders River Fumigation After NAF Crash

Health concerns have escalated in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, after the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft into a swampy area on October 5. Residents reported a strong stench from the river, raising fears of contamination that could affect drinking water and daily activities.

In response, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa directed the Ministries of Environment and Health to initiate extensive fumigation of the river to prevent potential disease outbreaks. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, confirmed that the governor also instructed the Ilaje Local Government to arrange for water tankers to supply potable water to residents if assessments reveal severe pollution of the river.

This intervention is crucial as the river is a primary source of livelihood for the community.