Emmanuel lkpeama
The Kogi State Government has issued a stern warning to truck drivers and vehicle operators against road obstruction, vowing to impose severe penalties on defaulters.
The warning follows an incident at the Nataco area of Lokoja, where a tanker driver blocked the highway, causing a gridlock and hardship to motorists.
In a statement signed by Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the government described the action as unacceptable and an act of sabotage against the free movement of people and goods.
According to the Commissioner, the reckless action resulted in an avoidable gridlock,where a tanker driver blocked the highway following a disagreement with another driver, thereby causing hardship to motorists and other road users.
The statement reads, “The Kogi State Government considers such behavior unacceptable, especially at a time when traffic is expected to increase during the Yuletide season.”
“Blocking a major highway for personal or commercial disputes is an act of sabotage against the free movement of people and goods, and it will no longer be tolerated.”
“We hereby issue a stern warning that any truck driver or vehicle operator who deliberately obstructs the road will face severe penalties under the law.”
“Security agencies and relevant transport authorities have been directed to immediately clear any obstruction and ensure that those responsible are apprehended and prosecuted.”
“The Government remains committed to ensuring smooth, safe, and uninterrupted movement across the state, and we urge drivers and other road users to conduct themselves responsibly and resolve disputes without endangering public order.”
