The Cross River State government has banned with immediate effect all activities related to scrap metals in the state for six months.
Governor Otu, in a statement signed on his behalf by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ededem Charles Ani Esq., said it was worrisome that the destruction of public and private infrastructure in the state has become alarming.
He explained that the directive is an urgent interim measure due to economic losses and heightened threats to public safety, as well as to halt further damage, restore order, and safeguard state and private assets, which have been stolen, disrupted, and vandalized.
The statement disclosed that investigations and security reports have established a direct nexus between these destructive acts and the activities of scrap dealers, scavengers, and their agents operating within the state.
The statement reads in parts: “Critical assets, including public utilities, road installations, and essential community facilities, have been deliberately targeted by these hoodlums, resulting in service disruptions.
“This suspension applies comprehensively to all forms of scrap dealing, including but not limited to trading, scavenging, transportation, and any related operations within, into, or out of the state.
“Any individual, group, or entity found in violation of this directive shall be dealt with in accordance with the law and shall face the full force of legal sanctions. All law enforcement bodies and relevant security agencies are hereby mandated to ensure strict compliance and enforcement without exception”.
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