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Anambra State Commissioner of Police John Abang has exonerated security agencies from contributing to the gridlock in Onitsha, particularly along the bridge head.
He said the traffic jam was caused by the impatience of some motorists.
A group, the Human Right, Liberty Access and Peace Defenders Foundation (HURIDE), had blamed the gridlock on security agencies who drove against traffic at the bridge area.
The group also linked the traffic build up to alleged collection of tolls by some police officers from motorists.
It urged the police commissioner to call his men to order.
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But speaking to reporters while on the spot assessment on the bridge head in company of heads of other security agencies, the CP said that the impatience of travellers contributed to the traffic congestion.
He said the essence of the visit was to ensure free flow of traffic was experienced by Nigerians returning home for the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
“As a follow up to our last visit to the bridge head, you can see that all the service commanders of the Anambra State Command are here.
“You can also see that there is no security agent or agency causing traffic jam on the road. The impatience of some of our travellers is causing the gridlock,” he said.
The commissioner expressed satisfaction about the free flow of traffic, attributing it to the synergy among security personnel.
Assuring continued patrol and confidence building throughout the Yuletide, Abang urged the citizens to go about their activities in view of the peace and security in the state.
“We assure the public that the law enforcement agencies will collaborate and ensure safety and security of citizens before, during and after the Christmas and New Year celebrations,” he said.
The CP’s visit to Onitsha included aerial surveillance, patrols and traffic control.
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