Some residents in Imo state have been spotted scooping diesel from the road after a tanker fell. Residents of Isiala Mbano LGA headquarters, Umuelemia have been spotted scooping diesel from a fallen tanker while entering Fred Iyke filling station in Imo state.
The very risky incident left many people shocked. Some blamed it on the poverty level in the country.
Relevant authorities have been advised to intervene.
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Meanwhile, following the incessant collapse of trucks carrying petroleum products in Anambra State in recent times, the state government has restricted the movement of tankers with petroleum products in all parts of the state.
In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Don Adinuba, the state government said such vehicles can only be allowed to move within the state from 8 p.m. to 5a.m.
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.
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