Vandals Wreck Havoc On 2nd Niger Bridge
*Steal expansion joints, fittings
Yet to be identified vandals are now vandalizing the fittings on the newly commissioned 2nd Niger Bridge.
This was didclosed by the Resident Engr, Oluwaseyi Martins, who explained that beside stealing the bridge’s expansion joins, they are also removing metal plates on the walkways.
According to Martins, the development is potentially risky on the long run, a reason why all hands must be on deck in order to forestall real damage to the bridge on the long run.
Martins explained further that security agencies have been notified in order to put an end to the development.
“It just started happening and if we don’t intensify security on the bridge, more damage could be done to other parts of the bridge. It is a new trend that we are experiencing across the country, not only on the Second Niger Bridge.
“We have written to all the security agencies, including the military, that this is an important national asset that should be protected and they should beam their surveillance and security operations on the bridge.
“I know that by now, they are on top of the situation to forestall further vandalisation of the important national asset,” he said.
The multi billion Naira bridge was inaugurated on May 23, 2023 and links Asaba, the Delta state capital, to Onitsha, the commercial capital of Anambra state.
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