Kaduna: The Police Command has reiterated that the state government’s directive prohibiting heavy-duty trucks from entering Kaduna’s metropolitan areas remains in full effect, warning violators against flouting the law.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, stated in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna.
Hassan said,” The Command has observed with dismay that some truck drivers are flagrantly violating this directive by entering the metropolis instead of using the approved bypass routes.
“It has also been observed that when such drivers are challenged by the Task Force responsible for enforcing the ban, some of them resort to blocking major roads, thereby halting vehicular movement, creating public inconvenience, tension, and a potential breakdown of law and order.
“The command hereby warns all heavy-duty truck drivers to desist from such unlawful acts.
“Any driver with grievances or complaints is advised to channel them through the appropriate authorities or police rather than engaging in actions capable of disrupting public peace in the state.
” We appeal and hope to collaborate with transport union leaders and others to sensitize the drivers on the need to be law-abiding in order to find a lasting solution to this problem.”
According to Hassan, the command also wishes to make it clear that any act of road obstruction, defiance of lawful directives, or conduct capable of causing a breach of public peace will not be tolerated.
He said that offenders would be arrested and dealt with in accordance with the law.
Hassan added that the command remained committed to enforcing the rule of law and ensuring the free flow of traffic, public safety, and order across the State.