Over 100 bags of human faeces have been discovered inside a residential building at No. 16 Ibadan Street, Aba, Abia State.
The discovery was made on Tuesday by
officials of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), Aba Zone,
during an inspection of the premises.
According to ASEPA, the bags of
faeces were stored within the compound of the building, raising concerns over
the possible spread of disease and the risk of an epidemic.
The environmental officials also
reportedly found four basins containing human excreta in the corridor of the
building.
More disturbing, the agency said a
sewage tank was discovered inside one of the downstairs rooms, directly beneath
a bed where occupants reportedly sleep.
Reacting to the discovery, ASEPA
sealed the premises to prevent further access while investigations and
necessary corrective measures are carried out.
In a statement, the agency described
the situation as more than an environmental violation, warning that it posed a
serious threat to public health.
The statement read in part: “Even
more disturbing, a sewage tank was discovered inside one of the downstairs
rooms, directly beneath a bed where occupants sleep daily, despite being aware
of the situation.”
ASEPA added that the premises were
sealed on August 18, 2026, pursuant to a court order, pending the
implementation of the required corrective measures.
According to the agency, the building
would only be reopened after the occupants meet the necessary requirements.
The reason for storing such a large
quantity of human faeces at the premises has not been officially established.
However, some residents who commented
on ASEPA’s social media post alleged that the faeces were being sold to farmers
for about N10,000 per bag for use as manure.
The claim has not been independently
verified, while ASEPA has yet to officially confirm whether the excreta were
being sold or used for agricultural purposes.
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