OKOROCHA READS RIOT ACT TO SAND EXCAVATORS IN NEKEDE ROAD.

Governor Rochas Okorocha has issued a stern warning to sand excavators around the Nekede - Otamiri River to vacate the place with immediate effect or they will be seriously dealt with by the government.

This warning by the governor became necessary after it was discovered that the activities of illegal sand excavators in Nekede, Owerri-West LGA have been frustrating government’s efforts to fix the Nekede Old Road that was badly damaged by erosion.

Fielding questions from newsmen while inspecting the level work at Nekede Old Road recently, Governor Okorocha lamented on the bad effects of their activities in the area. Imo State governor regretted that despite the huge amount of money the state government invested to control the erosion menace, so as to fix the road, sand excavators have failed to comply to Government directives to leave the place even when it is obvious that their activities have done more harm than good.

He recalled that few months ago the people of Nekede Community were nearly cut off from their neighboring communities while lives and property of people who use the road became endangered, but the state government quickly intervened and saved the situation.

He explained that the state government has invested much to remedy the situation, but lamented that the land excavators have continued their ugly activities in an insensitive manner without considering the need to apply caution.

He warned them to desist from sand excavation in that area as anyone caught will be seriously dealt with and it will serve as a deterrent to others.