A tanker driver was allegedly beaten and stabbed by security agents last night at a check point before the International Airport Omagwa in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The incident led angry tankers and trailers drivers to block the highway with their vehicles and destroying property belonging to the Joint Taskforce at the check point.
Speaking to Radio Nigeria ,National Chairman Frieght Forwarders Transport Owners Association of Nigeria Comrade Idris Ali said for over five years now their drivers have been molested and attacked by security Agents .
Comrade Ali thanked the chairman Ikwerre Local Government Area Mr Samuel Nwanosike for footing the hospital bill of the victim and repair of the damaged truck.
On his part, chairman Ikwerre Local Government Area Mr Samuel Nwanosike frowned at the attitude of the security agents whom he said were supposed to protect lives and property.
Mr. Nwanosike assured the Association of the Council's support as they go about their lawful business.
Our correspondent who visited the area reports that commercial and vehicular activities were paralyzed at Omagwa community.
But Normalcy have been restored in the area.
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