By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent
The State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has banned scrap scavengers, dealers and the movement of scraps in the State.
In a press release issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Gill Nsa, about the scrap scavengers and dealers’ involvement in the movement of stolen goods within the state capital and across the state.
The government warned that anyone found defying the order will be treated as a criminal as they will not tolerate the use of scrap materials as a disguise for illegal activities.
It reads: “Concerned about security reports showing the involvement of scrap dealers in the movement of stolen goods within the State capital and its surrounding areas, His Excellency, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has hereby ordered a ban on the activities of scrap scavengers and the movement of scraps within State.
“Anyone found defying this order will be treated as a criminal. The government will not tolerate the use of scrap materials as a disguise for illegal activities.
“Scrap scavengers, dealers have been notorious for sourcing and facilitating the movement of stolen goods among robbers, kidnappers, and other criminals. This ban is until further notice.”