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Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Ilaumoh(op): 3:17pm On Jan 04, 2022
GOVERNMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE

BAN ON SCRAP SCAVENGERS IN AKWA IBOM STATE AND ENFORCEMENT OF EXISTING BAN ON THE USE OF MOTOR CYCLES WITHIN UYO METROPOLIS:

1. BAN ON SCRAP SCAVENGERS

The Government of Akwa Ibom State has, with immediate effect, banned the activities of scrap scavengers in the State. This follows several incidents of grave infractions including acts of criminality and threat to peaceful inter-ethnic relationship in the state by operators of this enterprise. The action of Government is also in consonance with public sentiments amidst popular complaints against the activities of these scavengers who wantonly violate peoples properties, stealing and assaulting law abiding citizens in the process.

Recall that sometime in 2021, multiple explosions, causing fatalities, were recorded in Oruk Anam Local Government Area in the course of scavengers sorting out what turned out to be military brand explosives. About four lives were lost in this incident. Similarly, on 2nd Jan, 2022 scavengers violated the premises of a citizen in Afaha Oku, Uyo Local Government Area in an attempt to cart away properties. While attempting to prevent the scavengers, the citizen was callously murdered in cold blood while mob action was visited on the scavenger assailants causing the death of the two scavengers. Sundays appear to be the busiest day for these scavengers who take advantage of mass Church attendance to invade homes and cart away valuables leaving hapless citizens with tales of woe upon their return from Church.

As a responsible Government, we can no longer tolerate the activities of this industry which evidently is in no way adding value to the socio economic well being of the state but rather escalating tensions and threatening the overall peace and security of the State. Accordingly, the operations of scrap scavengers in the State is banned forthwith. Violators of this ban will be apprehended and dealt with according to the law.

2. BAN ON MOTOR CYCLE OPERATION WITHIN UYO METROPOLIS AND ENVIRONS.

Government has observed with dismay and serious concern the flagrant defiance of the ban on Motor Cycle operations within Uyo metropolis and environs. This ban order is hereby reiterated with a warning that defaulters stand to lose not only their Motor Cycles, if apprehended, but also risk being prosecuted and possibly sentenced.

Security Agencies and the general public are therefore put on notice. An enforcement structure has been put in place to effect these directives to the letter.

The General public should be rest-assured that the Government of Akwa Ibom State will leave no stones unturned in ensuring the safety of lives and properties as well as the peace and security of the state

Signed

Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem
Secretary to State Government
Akwa Ibom State

Tuesday, 4th January, 2022
https://www.facebook.com/100064325576843/posts/291760702978113/?d=n

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Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by KingSatan: 3:23pm On Jan 04, 2022
wink
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Nobody: 3:28pm On Jan 04, 2022
A reactive measure from a Government that cares "a bit" about its people.

Do you know that there are some States that the Governors would have cried to Abuja to request that the President gives an order? When such circumstances occur I start to question the essence of Nigeria's federalism.

If you want to do something right, you do not need to stir national controversy. You only strategize behind close doors and announce your decision to those they bind.

Any Governor that runs to Abuja for issues within his control isn't really serious about solving the issue but rather bargaining for his interest in guise of solving the issue by inciting negative public opinion.

Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by dollytino4real(f): 3:30pm On Jan 04, 2022
u will be shocked at wat will come after! those people are dangerously dangerous
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by YeyeGbami: 3:31pm On Jan 04, 2022
Send them packing, go do your scrap bizness in your village.
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Sergio101(m): 3:36pm On Jan 04, 2022
cool

The game is on it's formation.

South south may feel so much heat of violence this year.

If you understand my reason....... Good!.
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by JAOS(m): 3:37pm On Jan 04, 2022
are there no other measures that the government should have taken or the just want to feel high

Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Nobody:
dollytino4real:
u will be shocked at wat will come after! those people are dangerously dangerous
Nothing will happen. Akwa Ibom is at the end of South close to the Atlantic Ocean. It isn't like Benue or Ibadan where they can seek reinforcement. You have to cross South East states and South South states before you get to Akwa Ibom.

Even if every part of Nigeria were to be conquered from the North down, Akwa Ibom and Rivers States would be the last states to go. It is why Dan Fodio specifically said "he'll dip the Koran into the Atlantic". That state is so "radically christianized" (more like Zamfara of the South).
When your "ethnic cleaners" ambush Akwa Ibom are they going to run to Cross River with Efik people? Abia State with IPOB? River State with Wike? Or into the Atlantic ocean which are the state's boundaries?

Street boys already burnt the culprits to death at the spot. The leader of the Hausa community in Akwa Ibom actually went on his knees to beg the community and decreed that the scrap boys shouldn't work on Sundays again.

The Governor's order is the final nail.
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Ilaumoh(op): 3:45pm On Jan 04, 2022
Plantiff:
A reactive measure from a Government that cares "a bit" about its people.

Do you know that there are some States that the Governors would have cried to Abuja to request that the President gives an order? When such circumstances occur I start to question the essence of Nigeria's federalism.

If you want to do something right, you do not need to stir national controversy. You only strategize behind close doors and announce your decision to those they bind.

Any Governor that runs to Abuja for issues within his control isn't really serious about solving the issue but rather bargaining for his interest in guise of solving the issue by inciting negative public opinion.

Exactly
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by dollytino4real(f): 3:47pm On Jan 04, 2022
Plantiff:
Nothing will happen. Akwa Ibom is at the end of South close to the Atlantic Ocean. It isn't like Benue or Ibadan where they can seek reinforcement. You have to cross South East states and South South states before you get to Akwa Ibom. Even if every part of Nigeria were to be conquered from the North down, Akwa Ibom would be the last state to go it is why Dan Fodio specifically said "he'll dip the Koran into the Atlantic".

Street boys already burnt the culprits to death at the spot. The leader of the Hausa community in Akwa Ibom actually went on his knees to beg the community and decreed that the scrap boys shouldn't work on Sundays again.

The Governor's order is the final nail.
is good o but u guys be watchful and careful especially at nite
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Ilaumoh(op): 3:47pm On Jan 04, 2022
dollytino4real:
u will be shocked at wat will come after! those people are dangerously dangerous
nothing will happen wey ban cow so wetin be scavengers
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Ilaumoh(op): 3:48pm On Jan 04, 2022
Sergio101:
cool

The game is on it's formation.

South south may feel so much heat of violence this year.

If you understand my reason....... Good!.
na lie
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by fineboynl(m): 3:48pm On Jan 04, 2022
Ban that will never work.
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Truthisunique: 3:48pm On Jan 04, 2022
Na aboki go hear am

Those idiots should stay off my dustbin
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Ilaumoh(op): 3:49pm On Jan 04, 2022
JAOS:
are there no other measures that the government should have taken or the just want to feel high
killing 6 people in total are you serious.. in Akwa ibom we value a citizens o
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Ilaumoh(op): 3:50pm On Jan 04, 2022
Plantiff:
Nothing will happen. Akwa Ibom is at the end of South close to the Atlantic Ocean. It isn't like Benue or Ibadan where they can seek reinforcement. You have to cross South East states and South South states before you get to Akwa Ibom. Even if every part of Nigeria were to be conquered from the North down, Akwa Ibom would be the last state to go it is why Dan Fodio specifically said "he'll dip the Koran into the Atlantic".

When your "ethnic cleaners" ambush Akwa Ibom are they going to run to Cross River with Efik people? Abia State with IPOB? River State with Wike? Or into the Atlantic ocean which are the state's boundaries?

Street boys already burnt the culprits to death at the spot. The leader of the Hausa community in Akwa Ibom actually went on his knees to beg the community and decreed that the scrap boys shouldn't work on Sundays again.

The Governor's order is the final nail.
May God bless you
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Ilaumoh(op): 3:52pm On Jan 04, 2022
fineboynl:
Ban that will never work.
Trust me when I say Akwa ibom people are very emotional .. It will work
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Akaegwu(m):
Those mallam can steal for buhari years. They have raped Lagos state government properties with the help of few stupid Afonjas. All the manhole on major roads have been vandalized. They sometimes break gutter covers along the under construction badagry road and remove the iron rod. They also vandalize street light cables which they later burn and sale the copper. Their atrocities in Lagos is uncountable. Beside they don't contribute anything to the communities where they reside. They do not pay house rent, nor utility bills. They shit anyhow. Majorities don't Bath �. In fact, they are parasites.
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by dollytino4real(f): 3:55pm On Jan 04, 2022
Ilaumoh:
nothing will happen wey ban cow so wetin be scavengers
i pray so dear
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Ilaumoh(op): 3:56pm On Jan 04, 2022
Truthisunique:
Na aboki go hear am

Those idiots should stay off my dustbin
Exactly

Lalasticlala, seun
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Sergio101(m): 3:56pm On Jan 04, 2022
Ilaumoh:
na lie
Bro I didn't mean to raise false alarm Sha.
But following the politics of our gadammnn Nigeria.......

Any region that becomes a Gordon's knot to the Northern sanguinary element,always faces latent violence from within.
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Ilaumoh(op): 3:56pm On Jan 04, 2022
dollytino4real:
i pray so dear
Exactly oo
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Ilaumoh(op): 3:57pm On Jan 04, 2022
Sergio101:
Bro I didn't mean to raise false alarm Sha.
But following the politics of our gadammnn Nigeria.......

Any region that becomes a Gordon's knot to the Northern sanguinary element,always faces latent violence from within.
Trust me Akwa ibom is different oo..
The federal seems to be respecting the state honestly
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Ilaumoh(op): 3:57pm On Jan 04, 2022
Akaegwu:
Those mallam can steal with for buhari years.
grin
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Charmingrascal(m): 3:59pm On Jan 04, 2022
This is a good news, those guys are thieves infact they are armed robbers.
If they intrude on your property and you challenge them, they are ready to attack you especially when they notice that there are no other people around.

Those ones that move in group especially minimum of two people are dangerous, they are thieves, they walk/work in group because they need back up to attack you when you challenge or stop them from picking what they are not suppose to pick.
How can you go scavenge hunting in somebody's compound.

Those ones that were lynched got what they deserved.
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by fineboynl(m): 3:59pm On Jan 04, 2022
Ilaumoh:
Trust me when I say Akwa ibom people are very emotional .. It will work
only for a time. After a year or two then are back on the street.
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Ezewuzie01: 4:03pm On Jan 04, 2022
You mean those iron kwandem pipu?
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Sergio101(m): 4:03pm On Jan 04, 2022
Ilaumoh:
Trust me Akwa ibom is different oo.. The federal seems to be respecting the state honestly
ok ohhh. we pray for peace
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by Bestie01(f): 4:04pm On Jan 04, 2022
Ilaumoh:
what make a news from the official Facebook page of Akwa ibom state government fake or you think say na your useless state be this eeeh
for ur info,am from AKS but the state is worthless and directionless under Udom that's why news from there hardly make frontpage.call lala all u like.
Re: Breaking News : Ban On Scrap Scavengers In Akwa Ibom State by DankemzI(m):
I remember when I just changed my rims, was outside before entering inside the gates to charge my phone as NEPA just gave light! On coming out I was wowed wey rims fly go?
Had to run to the main road, behold this theifs pushing truck.
I stopped them, created a scene they denied taking my rims until one Keke rider said we should check their sacks, that's when one ran we were alarmed tackled one to the ground.
Checked their sacks behold a new gen, window unit ac, 19 human fingers and my rims, the escaped Fulani scavenger was caught their beating artificial intelligence can't count it, when Keke riders where donating liters of fuel and tires behold NORTHERN POLICE FORCE their saving grace.
Since then I don't loose guard in my vicinity this boys are criminals they steal manholes

Akwa Ibom is always proactive, they first stopped and placed a ban on Fulani herdsmen before any other atate tongue

Bestie01:
for ur info,am from AKS but the state is worthless and directionless under Udom that's why news from there hardly make frontpage.call lala all u like.
My dear sister don't let me say you're worthless to Akwa Ibom.
Udom has tried in his own way especially managing our economy during 8 years of recession back to back!
How many states are attracting FDI like Akwa Ibom

Think of what you can do for your state not what your state can do for you
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