Danger! Second Niger Bridge Vandalised, Motorists Warned To Be Careful
Some road fittings and expansion joints installed on the newly inaugurated Second Niger bridge have been stolen by vandals.
A source in the works ministry confirmed the theft on Wednesday, saying that the expansion joint walkway on axis 330 of the bridge had been stolen.
The source said, “Unfortunately, It’s true. The stolen fitting is an element from the expansion joints of the bridge. Drivers on that road have to be careful as the damaged part can cause discomfort to motorists.”
Another source who also corroborated the report adding that supervising engineers are not happy about the incident.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari had on May 23 formally commissioned the bridge for use.
Earlier on December 15, 2022, the Federal Government opened the Second Niger Bridge for use to ease traffic in the South-East during the last Christmas celebration.
