Trending Video Shows Second Niger Bridge Vandalized, Police Order Probe

A video now trending on social media shows a man explaining how some rail fittings installed on the Second Niger bridge were being uprooted and vandalised by suspected vandals.

Sharing the video on Monday, the yet-to-be-identified man standing on the bridge advised drivers to be cautious of the uprooted railings, especially at night.

The video also showed some of the uprooted railings lying on the ground of the bridge.

He said, “This is the new bridge the Federal Government constructed for the good of the people, but some vandals have uprooted and vandalised the railings that connect the bridge thereby subjecting unsuspecting drivers to danger, especially at night.

“There is no vehicle that will run into this ditch that will not be stuck, especially at night. Vandals have been uprooting the expensive railings and selling it, this is not good at all. Drivers should be aware when they are driving on the bridge at night. We don’t know who to complain this to.”

The Anambra State police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the command was aware of the development and is making investigation.

Ikenga said, “The Command is aware of the video and has directed the DPO covering the area to investigate. This is to ascertain the true development there and how to go about it. Please let’s be calm.”