From Mathew Jwantu, Minna
Niger state police command has impounded twenty three vehicles conveying two hundred and eighty one passengers for violating lockdown order of the state government.
Chairman of the committee and Commissioner of Police incharge of Niger state Adamu Usman said four tricycle, (Keke Napep) and two other motorcycles have also been impounded within the period for flouting the order aimed at mitigating the spread of CoronaVirus pandemic.
Addressing Newsmen after leading members to monitor the level of compliance of the directive in Minna, the chairman said some of the impounded items include two trailers, fifteen buses, six vehicles, and two motorcycles that were stationed at Maitumbi and B division police stations
He expressed satisfaction of the level of compliance by Nigerlites on the stay at home order and subsequent lockdown which he said is for people’s benefit.
The Commissioner of Police stressed the need for political office holders in Niger state to return to their constituency and sensitise their people on the need to adhere strictly to lockdown directive and also abide by experts advice to stay clear of Coronavirus.
Adamu Usman spoke of plans by the committee to provide the four entry/exit points of Bida, Suleja, Kontagora, and Gwada roads with concrete barriers to reduce influx of people and vehicles to Niger state.
Amongst security agencies that participated in the four hours monitoring exercise in Bosso and Chanchaga Local government Areas as well as Minna the state capital are Army, Customs, Immigration, FRSC, NSCDC, NDLEA, DSS and Correctional service.
Our correspondent spoke to some of the joint security at some check points, and they said their major problems is food ” there is no place to get food every shop is lock, government only provide us pure water you can take one and have a feel how hot is it”.