Markola: Nigerian Man Who Collects Refuse for a Living Arrested for Illegal Waste Dumping
- A tip-off led to the arrest of a 32-year-old Nigerian man involved in refuse collection, with the incident sparking widespread reactions across social media platforms online
- Details surrounding his arrest have triggered discussions online, as many users shared mixed views on the circumstances that led to the operation by authorities
- The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has also arrested six trotro drivers for various offences, as part of ongoing efforts to enforce sanitation and transport regulations
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The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has arrested a 32-year-old Nigerian, identified as Yusif Dahiru, for allegedly engaging in unauthorised waste dumping and collecting money from members of the public at an illegal dumping site near UTC in Accra.
Source: UGC
The arrest was confirmed by the Head of Public Affairs at the AMA, Gilbert Nii Ankrah, who stated that the suspect was picked up around 3:00 am on Monday, April 13, 2026, following a tip-off.
According to him, Dahiru was operating at the site and receiving refuse from members of the public as though he had been officially assigned by the Assembly to manage waste disposal in the area. However, he had no authorisation from the AMA to carry out such duties.
He is also alleged to have collected money from residents under the guise of providing waste disposal services, while claiming to be working for a supervisor or employer.
Mr Ankrah further disclosed that during interrogation, the suspect denied being an official waste collector. However, he admitted that he had been assisting in transporting refuse to the site in exchange for money from residents.
The AMA says investigations are ongoing as it moves to clamp down on unauthorised dumping activities and related extortion within the metropolis.
Read the full statement from the AMA in the Facebook post below.
Refuse collector’s arrest sparks online reaction
Netizens have flooded the comment section, sharing their views on the arrest of a 32-year-old man. Below are some of their reactions.
Adu-Sarfo Achilles wrote:
"Leave this innocent Guy alone, he didn't Not Steal, just "nokofiooo" to SURVIVE naa ???"
Joseph Brown reacted:
"Charlie man must survive oooo, Ghana Hard."
Qwabenah Asiama called for the authorities' attention:
"Accra Metropolitan Assembly people still throw rubbish in the gutter, Lapaz, the big gutter behind Dr Beckley's former house, when it rains."
Wisdom Gbologah commented:
"Good."
Amedzo Kwasi John shared:
"Great."
Henry Stone Code wrote:
"Make una free person wey dey hustle for daily bread, collecting borla be offence."
Source: Twitter
AMA arrests drivers for charging unapproved fares
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Michael Kpakpo Allotey, led a task force operation to monitor the transport fares charged by commercial bus drivers.
The operation followed several concerns raised about unapproved transport fares charged by commercial drivers, popularly known as trotro drivers. It was also aimed at ensuring that trotro drivers comply with approved rates across the metropolis.
The operation began around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the COCOBOD section of Kwame Nkrumah Avenue in Accra’s Central Business District.
Source: YEN.com.gh
