Rivers State Task Force Shuts Three Firms Over Pollution

A task force set up by the Rivers State Government to end an ongoing life-threatening pollution in some parts of the state has shut three companies for their alleged involvement in the spread of soot, a dangerous substance that has enveloped Rivers.

The team identified the erring firms as Chinese Government Company, H&H Engineering Company and AUC Asphalt Company, all located in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state.

The state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr. Austin Tam-George, said in a statement on Saturday that directors of the affected companies would be prosecuted in line with the law.

Tam-George, who is a member of the anti-pollution team, warned individuals and companies contributing to the soot that had become prevalent in some parts of the state to desist from such practice or be ready to face the wrath of the law.