Gov bans heavy trucks from playing one way through Dikko bridge
...As he visits scene of tanker explosion
TUNDE BOLAJI — MINNA.
Niger State Government has directed that no vehicle coming from the Maje axis should be allowed to pass through the Dikko bridge.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago gave the directive when he visited the scene of tanker explosion around Dikko junction, Gurara local government area of Niger State
The Governor, who decried the recklessness of some drivers, said it is acceptable for any vehicle coming from Maje to pass through the bridge; rather, they should follow under the bridge and take a U-turn appropriately.
He appointed the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps to establish a detachment in the area to ensure the enforcement of the directive while calling on all relevant transport Unions to cooperate with the Road Safety Corps.
The Governor described the tanker explosion, which has claimed many lives, as pathetic, thanking God that the tragic incident did not extend to the adjoining communities.
He called on the Federal Government to expedite action to complete the Minna-Suleja road as the delay in the road project is contributing to the continuous loss of many lives.
The Governor thanked the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Fire Service, Raod Safety, and Union of Road Transport (NURT), among other agencies that have contributed to the evacuation of victims.
He said Doctors from Minna Hospitals will be redeployed to assist in treating the injured victims currently receiving treatment in Suleja General Hospital.
