Nigerian govt to install streetlights, camera on Niger Bridge to forestall theft of components
The Minister of Works, Engr Dave Umahi, has ordered the installation of closed-circuit television, CCTV, cameras on the First Niger Bridge as a way to stop the theft of bolts, iron joints and other components of the bridge. The minister gave the order on Thursday while inspecting parts of the bridge where vandals removed bolts, […] Nigerian govt to install streetlights, camera on Niger Bridge to…
The Nigerian government plans to install CCTV cameras, closed-circuit television systems, and solar streetlights on the First Niger Bridge to deter theft of its components. During an inspection of the bridge, Minister of Works Engr Dave Umahi expressed concern over vandals removing bolts, iron joints, and iron bars, which have compromised the bridge's structural integrity.
Umahi emphasized that the government cannot build bridges for citizens while vandals continue to destroy them. To prevent future vandalism, the entire bridge will be fitted with cameras, enabling authorities to swiftly apprehend perpetrators. The First Niger Bridge will also be fitted with solar-powered streetlights, with footage transmitted to Umahi's phone and linked to the police for immediate response.
On the Second Niger Bridge, which is eroding, Umahi ordered the arrest of anyone found excavating sand around the bridge. Maintenance work on both bridges will commence, with the First Niger Bridge closed at night for the duration of the repairs.
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