The Chairperson of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), Hon. Justice Aderonke Aderemi (retd.), has revealed that the agency handled over 8,000 cases bordering on environmental sanitation and public safety across the state in 2025.
Justice Aderemi made this known on Tuesday while featuring on a Radio programme on in Ibadan.
Reviewing the 2025 Authority’s activities, the retired judge said OYRLEA recorded notable successes, particularly in the enforcement of the state’s anti-open rearing and grazing policy, describing the period as one of intense engagement and firm action.
According to her, the thousands of cases handled by the agency underscored OYRLEA’s determination to restore order, protect the environment and ensure public safety across Oyo State.
She also noted that the Authority was not resting on its oars, stressing that 2026 would witness more aggressive and decentralised enforcement.
Adding that the Authority has consistently carried out enforcement exercise on open-rearing and open-grazing in residential places and on farm-settlements, wherewith the herders and cow owners have been prosecuted with fine-options or jail terns. She affirmed that heavier sanctions will be meted out on all of violators of the extant laws and community service will be introduced as well.
Justice Aderemi explained the OYRLEA plans to decentralise its operations into geopolitical zones across the state, saying the move would improve efficiency, shorten response time and take law enforcement closer to the grassroots.
She also announced plans to introduce mobile courts at strategic points such as markets and major roads, explaining that the initiative would allow for instant adjudication and punishment of offenders, especially those involved in environmental and traffic-related violations.
Calling for greater public participation, the OYRLEA chairperson urged residents to speak up and report acts that threaten environmental safety and public order, including wrongdoing by neighbours and other members of the public.
She added that the Authority is championing the course to work closely with volunteers across the State to strengthen enforcement and make compliance easier, stressing that law enforcement remained a collective responsibility.
Justice Aderemi said sustained civic engagement and shared responsibility were key to building a cleaner, safer and more law-abiding Oyo State.
She therefore reassured residents of the Authority’s readiness to do more in the coming year.
Packaged by Adekunle Adegboyega
