Anambra State Commissioner of Police, John Abang, on Tuesday, absolved security agencies of being the spearheadd of the endemic traffic jam at the bridge head in Onitsha.

The area over the years is known to be a no-go area because of traffic congestion during festive seasons.

Addressing journalists after an on-the-spot inspection of the area on Tuesday, the CP, who was accompanied by heads of other security agencies in the state stressed that the gridlock was caused by the impatience of some motorists who are in a hurry to get to their destination.

He explained that the essence of the visit was to ensure free-flow of traffic for Nigerians who are returning home for the Christmas celebration.

Abang said: “As a follow up to our last visit to the bridge head recently, you can see all the Service Commanders of the Anambra State Command are here present.

“You can also see there is no security agent or agencies that are causing traffic on the road. It’s rather the impatience of some of our travellers.

“We reassure the public that the law enforcement agencies will continue to collaborate and ensure safety and security of all citizens before during and after the Christmas and new year celebrations.”

While expressing satisfaction over the free-flow of traffic in the area, he attributed it to the synergy among all the security personnel in the state.

Abang urged the citizenry to go about their lawful businesses in view of the existing peace and security in the state even as he gave assurance that the patrol will continue non-stop till the end of the festive period.

The CP’s visit to the commercial city included aerial surveillance, patrols and traffic control.

News Express reports that a group known as Human Right, Liberty Access and Peace Defenders Foundation (HURIDE), had earlier blamed security agencies for the traffic jam, saying that some drive against traffic within the bridge area.

The group also linked the traffic build up to alleged collection of tolls by some police officers from motorists and urged the CP to call his men to order.

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