sometimes cover ups are used. e.g a threat alert of a bomb laden truck meant to blow up bridges. the non panic version of over weight could then be fed to the public.

Omeokachie:



No sir, there should be a limit to how we debase our institutions. The job of the military is to defend the territorial integrity of the country, and not menial jobs that infringes on the duty of others.

Wonder why professionalism is now non-existent in the military?

Well said! If these idiots who have no respect for human lives are allowed to trespass we are asking for chaos. Who gave them power to do that? And Nigerians with their poor thinking faculties help the blood thirsty men to execute lawlessness.

Is Nigeria Army in the place to make such pronouncement? Good radiance to bad rubbish

kidman96:




The day any of those bridges collapse I pray you lot are standing underneath them.

Prayer of a 'sinner' is abomination unto God.

Stop being emotional and objectively demand the right thing from your government.

Omeokachie:
Army?

Are they now traffic officials?

The rate at which we are the military is being used under this administration, they will soon be used for tax collection.

I Guess's you didn't see where the report says the FRSC issue a warning last year without compliance from the truck drivers


That is the reason the army step in.

I wonder whether they will go back to their base or disobey this order because this notice is short.
Mind you I drive through these route almost everyday and my fear is that Iponri bridge may collapse soon because of these trailers parking on the bridge.
I blame previous and present government who have not done much in revamping the railway system in Nigeria

Na wa oh
Bet why is it the army making decisions over bridge matter
I pass that area regularly and the traffic moves sha.
This afternoon I even saw road safety people there

But the thought of bridge buckling is alarming

In as much as they are saying the truth for the culture ...its not their job to do

idu1:
I Guess's you didn't see where the report says the FRSC issue a warning last year without compliance from the truck drivers


That is the reason the army step in.

FRSC issued a warning...did they involve the police who are constitutionally empowered to handle such matters?

What law backs the involvement of the army in this?

It will get to a point when the army will be involved in managing traffic while police will be at beer parlour with no role to play in society.

Army again?

Omeokachie:
Army?

Are they now traffic officials?

The rate at which we are the military is being used under this administration, they will soon be used for tax collection.

Actually, soldiers now escort Yahoo boys to parties.

The wahala associated with this truck drivers is just too much.

They always find a way to make life unbearable for the common man by their reckless parking.

If u ban them from parking anyhow, next thing they do is to go on strike.

Overworking our military since 1960

Omeokachie:
Army?

Are they now traffic officials?

The rate at which we are the military is being used under this administration, they will soon be used for tax collection.

if those truck drivers frustrate you with holdup you no go make this statement.

Peterpanny:
if those truck drivers frustrate you with holdup you no go make this statement.

Disregard for the rule of law, and not insisting on doing things properly will frustrate the nation in no time when impunity finally sets in.

A stitch in time saves nine. Cutting corners, especially in governance and civil matters is invitation to anarchy in the future.

hmmm!!!!
9JA!!!
NAVY turns Police
ARMY turns Traffic controllers

Anyways my advice....
The Nigerian Army Leadership should lend a hand;

1. by using their Engineering division 2 fill up d potholes on Tin-can island axis of apapa oshodi exp.
This is not new in d world... rmba i said fill d potholes with stones to ease d sufferings of these truck drivers.
They r also Nigerians trying 2 earn a living legally 2 keep their families lets stop treating them like animals.

2. This next point is a shame 2 our LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. The combined team of Military, Civil defense, police & FRSC (joint task force) have turned d length of mile2 down 2 Tin-can island 2 a CASH COW..
They delibrately turn trucks around or chase drivers away even when d roads r free unless d drivers pay certain amount ranging from N3,000 to N12,000, depending on where u r entering d road from.
Taking from KLT (Kirikiri Light terminals) to link Tin-can island using d detour d Naval Admin there charge truckers N3,000 averagely b4 dy enter d link detour Tin-Can.
From Mile 2 to link d detour infront of PTML terminal d ARMY n LASTMA agents there take N2,000.
from WILMER CRESENT to link coconut d Police there takes N2,000.
Now if these drivers dont part with these *monies* dy r kept waiting on d road or asked 2 turn their trucks..
So systematically these TASKFORCE that was sent 2 ease and cordinate d traffic have added 2 d PROBLEM.
Cos when these trucks r sent away or denied access to roads they pay Legitimate task for d drivers start hanging around on every little space.
A combination of these issues lead to the chaos we all c in apapa... The unimagine POTHOLES & EXTORTIONS OF THE TASKFORCE & NPA is d reason we all suffer.

The ARMY SHOULD donate their ENGINEERING CORP to fill those port wholes with stones. This is part of NATION SERVICE.

army....Carter bridge.....road block ..is the army now the FRSC? i dnt understand what or why this administration is using the nigeria army to this extent..one day n soon, the army go turn Matthew.....I mean tax collectors!

I don't know why many people still see Nigeria as a sane country.
In 2006, the army was the one that expelled the incesaant hold up along Unibadan/Bodija road. Prior to this time, you will not believe that 2 vehicles could pass together on each of those lanes, because these thugs will clog one side of the road. Road users will horn continually to pass. When the army came, I never knew that place was that wide. A guy tried to misbehave, the beating he received made him realize he wasn't relating with the police or other paramilitary bodies.

Guys, Nigeria has gone haywire and an average Nigerian has developed somega unusually thick skin at the expense of his or her neighbor'so wellbeing.
With the military coming to the scene, I just imagine how free that place would be now.

Let's work with what we have and who we are. We don't have to do everything the way it is done in other climes, we are a unique people. We should always factor our uniqueness into our policies. This will enable us achieve our objectives in a timely and cost effective manner.

kidman96:




The day any of those bridges collapse I pray you lot are standing underneath them.

"We talking money, you talking nonsense" in the voice of Rick Ross. What are we saying, what are you saying? Is it the job of the Army for ban trucks on bridges? I tire for una o.

Another shameful and misguided nonsense.

1. Why are the trucks on the overpasses in the first place!?

2. If you remove them from the overpasses, where would they go? Of course, they will clog up other level routes

3. Why should Lagos port be the only operational, and the Wharf, about the only operating one by some deliberate design, thereby over blowing the population of Lagos, both human and vehicular?

4. If these key reasons are not tackled, it's useless asking the trucks to leave the bridges because the masses will suffer more.... We suffer still.

#YesWeFit

tunjiajayi:


Bro, all over the world, the military is also the reserve.
They can fill in were other authorities are slacking, they can be firefighters, rescuers, minders, medical outreaches and emergency even construction as it
requires.

They are multi tasked to keep the country running outside defence and attack core military assignments.

that is very true bro u have a better insight.

Majority of you here are ignorant.

tunjiajayi:


Bro, all over the world, the military is also the reserve.
They can fill in were other authorities are slacking, they can be firefighters, rescuers, minders, medical outreaches and emergency even construction as it
requires.

They are multi tasked to keep the country running outside defence and attack core military assignments.

you are wrong .......i have never seen army reserve on the streets here.........they are reserve for the army in the barracks........and some ppl be liking ur comment........ignorant unexposed Nigerians

Omeokachie:
Army?

Are they now traffic officials?

The rate at which we are the military is being used under this administration, they will soon be used for tax collection.

Bro, there is more to this. Anti terror moves? Acting on intelligence?

so, na army dey ban now. what happened to Police

Jake619:
What right does the army have issuing order in a non military environment. Shows how useless governance has become in NigeriA. Anyway it good for safety of mass present government can't protect

this the summary of everything here.... the Army major work is to protect the country from external attacks. in short ^> sovereign of any particular state.

Omeokachie:



Disregard for the rule of law and not insisting on doing things properly will frustrate the nation in no time when impunity finally sets in.

A stitch in time saved nine. Cutting corners, especially in governance and civil matters is invitation to anarchy in future.

It's not what you think

Omeokachie:



No sir, there should be a limit to how we debase our institutions. The job of the military is to defend the territorial integrity of the country, and not menial jobs that infringes on the duty of others.

Wonder why professionalism is now non-existent in the military?

A question was asked sometime ago about who motorists dare most... Most preferred the police, followed by the Lastma, then FRSC. Least with 0% was the Army.

You know why? I guess it's because they're more disciplined (not ruling out their excesses).

Back to the topic, bridges are designed for dynamic load not static. Excessive static loading on bridges may cause failure.

I support the idea deploying the military against the drivers of articulate vehicles. You need to drive from Ojuelegba to Apapa enroute Ijora to understand the real-time situation.

Omeokachie:
Army?

Are they now traffic officials?

The rate at which we are the military is being used under this administration, they will soon be used for tax collection.

I don't care if God himself will act on this.
Seeing those trucks on bridges all over Lagos is scary.

Islie:


..........Orders articulated vehicle owners to vacate bridges by Thursday






http://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-army-bans-trucks-lagos-bridges/

Brace up for fuel scarcity...

If the Army can do this then maybe that's the best Civic thing they have done for the country since after the Civil War. Anyway in which those Tankers can be sent packing from those bridges is welcome so long as it does not include killing people. Intimidation, harassment and impouning the trucks are welcome.
Only those that use those roads in Lagos will understand the great nuisance danger those trucks have been for years.

nairalanduseles:



you are wrong .......i have never seen army reserve on the streets here.........they are reserve for the army in the barracks........and some ppl be liking ur comment........ignorant unexposed Nigerians

Why the insult?

Lying, saboteuring illiterate yanmiri pig! From east yonder!