Agency May Seal Plateau Market Over Assault On Staff

The Plateau State Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the management of the Bukuru Market, particularly the Hamaz section, to produce individuals who insulted and attacked PEPSA staff during a routine market sanitation supervision exercise yesterday.

PEPSA’s director general, Samuel Dapiya expressed disappointment and frustration during an urgent stakeholders’ meeting with market leaders.

He said the agency had a good working relationship with market stakeholders but lamented the lack of action against miscreants who attack staff carrying out their lawful duties.

Dapiya warned that failure to produce the individuals involved would result in the market being sealed, citing the agency’s statutory powers.

The chairman of the Jos South local government market association, Saidu Gambo, while responding, said the individuals involved were not members of the association and requested additional time to engage with their members to identify the culprits.

This ultimatum is part of PEPSA’s ongoing efforts to maintain a clean and healthy environment in Plateau State.

The agency recently commenced its yearly activities with a massive refuse evacuation exercise in Jos South Local Government, accompanied by awareness education and calls for proper waste sorting and packaging.