Ondo State officials and police have launched investigations after residents of Akure, the state’s capital, reported a recurring offensive odour that has been choking them, particularly during the early morning hours.
According to reports gathered from different parts of the city, the emission of the smell consistently occurs in the wee hours when most residents are asleep, intensifying concerns among the community.
Locals have described the odour as strong enough to cause choking, prompting complaints to local authorities and heightening anxiety about potential health impacts.
The Ondo government and police have responded by initiating inquiries into the source of the smell, collecting statements from affected neighbourhoods and coordinating efforts to identify and address the cause.
Akure serves as the administrative centre of Ondo State in southwestern Nigeria, a region where occasional environmental complaints have led authorities to intervene in order to safeguard public health and safety.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
