No fewer than 4,000 Environmental offenders have been arrested by the Oyo State Environmental Task Force since its creation till date.
The statistics was revealed by its Chairman, DCP Ojomo Francis in Ibadan, on Wednesday.
He said some were committed to community service after trial, while others paid fines.
In the period under review, DCP Ojomo revealed that over N30 million has been paid as fine by various offenders into the coffers of Oyo State Government.
Ojomo, who is also the Waste Enforcement Officer urged the public to obey environmental laws of the State.
He said this will sustain the healthiness and good neighborliness in the society, adding that Item 11 of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations places a premium on sanitation and sustainable environment.
Ojomo appealed to Nigerians, especially residents of Oyo State to pay attention to cleaning their environment, as the taskforce is watching everyone.
The DCP also reiterated the commitment of the Oyo State Government towards ensuring a healthy and safe environment.
