Juba City Council arrests 17 people over sanitation violations in Munuki

Juba City Council says 17 people have been arrested in Munuki for allegedly violating municipal sanitation regulations during an environmental compliance operation.

According to a post published on the council’s official Facebook page, the suspects are expected to appear in court today to face legal proceedings.

Three other individuals, including a pregnant woman and two breastfeeding mothers, were released after receiving official warnings on humanitarian grounds.

The council has warned that future sanitation violations will attract legal penalties, with no exceptions.

It says environmental enforcement operations are continuing across Juba, urging quarter councils, residents and business owners to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings.

The council further warned that anyone found violating municipal sanitation regulations will face arrest and prosecution.