There is no going back on the resolve to demolish illegal structures around schools in the Oyo, Chairperson, Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, OYRLEA, Hon. Justice Aderonke Aderemi (rtd.),has said.
Aderemi led an inspection team to the Jemibewon Area of Sabo in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.
She reaffirmed the Oyo State government’s commitment to sanitize the Environment and maintain a lawful and orderly society.
Aderemi said the government would not be distracted by complaints arising from the demolition exercises.
She explained that the visit followed a petition received by the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, OYRLEA dated 17th February 2025 calling the attention of the Authority to Shanties around St. Gabriel School, at Jemibewon axis.
Justice Aderemi said:”Recall that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde ordered the removal of Shanties around School Areas and fences in October, 24th 2023 and this must be upheld by the rule of law.
“Letters have gone out twice to the occupants and owners of these illegal structures, our officers have even gone to meet with the ‘Seriki n Sabo’ to have dialogue with the residents, an ultimatum to vacate the place was issued as well’.