Delta State Taskforce on Environment has evacuated traders, shop owners displaying their wares along Warri Sapele road by Hausa Quarters as well as traders trading in a sub-power station in Warri South local Government area of the state.
This came as result of the recent unfortunate death of two young men under PTI junction high tension due to snipped high tension wire.
Delta State Government had warned traders, occupants of structures under high tension cables to immediately vacate the premises, threatening to prosecute them and demolish such structures if they disobey.
Chairman of the Taskforce, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni stated this through a joint inter-agency operation with the COVID-19 enforcement team of Warri South local government area.
He equally warned that the Taskforce will be proactive as our people's attitudes over this pandemic is becoming a thing of concern. Mandatory use of face mask and social distancing directive will no longer be swept under the carpet, stressing that the state Government has promised stricter measures to violators.
On structures under high tension cables and other sites prohibited for habitation by law, he said it was unfortunate that some residents in the state were so desperate that they could conveniently live and work under high tension cables without considering the consequences.
According to him, said: " the role of any responsible government is to ensure safety of lives and property at all times and the current administration of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa would do everything to ensure that lives and property were not endangered."
However, traders on the walkway, drainage system and roadside where dispersed. The taskforce has equally warned other markets, such as Ugbuwangue, Jigbale, Okere etc to prepare and be on the safe side of the law, noting that the taskforce team will storm them anytime from now, the statement adds.
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