The Kano State government has sealed two warehouses in the Sabon Gari area of Fage Local Government Area of Kano State for allegedly violating environmental regulations.

This is contained in a statement issued by the director, public enlightenment, ministry of environment and climate change, on Saturday in Kano.

According to the statement, the ministry sealed the facilities located along Airport Road by France Road, near No. 2 Court at Gyadi-Gyadi.

The warehouses, according to the statement, were reportedly used for storing insecticides and fumigation chemicals, which emitted offensive odours, causing discomfort to residents and passersby.

The director, pollution control in the ministry, Ibrahim Nasir, who led the operation, said the ministry acted on complaints from members of the community.

“We received reports from residents about the strong and disturbing odour coming from the facility. Our environmental officers conducted an inspection and confirmed the allegations.

“An abatement notice was issued to the warehouse operators to stop the activity and relocate, but they failed to comply,” he said.

He added that the ministry had no choice but to seal the premises and initiate legal action.

Similarly, the commissioner for environment and climate change, Dahiru Hashim, said that the government was committed to enforcing environmental laws and protecting public health.

“Storing hazardous materials in residential areas is a serious violation and a threat to public safety; hence, we are not going to condone any action that endangers the lives and well-being of our citizens.”

The ministry urged residents to continue reporting environmental violations to the appropriate authorities for timely intervention.

It reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the environment, mitigating health hazards, and promoting a greener and healthier Kano.

(NAN)