Ebonyians have trooped out to express their joy over the suspension of the operations of Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) from mounting roadblocks within the state capital.

Officials of the VIO were banned after they threw obstacles into the path of a water tanker causing the tanker driver to lose control and crash.

The incident which took place at the Akanu Ibiam Roundabout was frowned upon by the Ebonyi State Government.

The SSA to Governor on Security Dr Kenneth Ugbala who told journalists about the ban said

"following public complaints, the activities of the Vehicle Inspection Officers are hereby banned within Abakaliki Metropolis"

A cross-section of Ebonyians who aired their thoughts said that the VIO officials were better classified as touts due to the uncultured and uncivilized way they carry out their duties.

The Commandant of NSCDC in Ebonyi State, Chinwe Kanu said that no one was killed in the incident but stressed that the VIO officials need to be properly enlighted especially on the limits of their job.
She confirmed the arrest of the VIO officials involved in the incident and said that they will be made to face the law.

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