Anambra State government bans Movement of Tanker during Day time

Anambra state government has banned the movement of fuel tankers during the day after the fatal incident was witnessed in the state in recent times.



Anambra state Commissioner of Information, Don Adinuba said fuel tankers are only allowed to move within the country from 8:00 to 5:00 He added that this restriction is to allow agencies such as the State Fire Anambra, Nigeria Police, Federal Road Safety Corps, Civil Defense , Anambra Traffic Management Agency and other agencies to respond effectively and in good time.

The statement reads “Following the incessant collapse of trucks carrying petroleum products in Anambra State in recent times, including one which happened in Onitsha earlier today(Thursday), the Anambra State Government has decided to restrict the time which vehicles laden with petroleum products can move in the state.

“With effect from Saturday, November 2, 2019, such vehicles can be allowed to move within Anambra State from only 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

“The restriction is to enable agencies like the Anambra State Fire Service, the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Road Safety Corps, the Civil Defence, the Anambra Traffic Management Agency and indeed all other security, law enforcement and safety agencies to respond effectively and in good time to emergencies created by such accidents.”