Drama
ensued in Jericho, a highly populated street in Otukpo area of Benue on
Tuesday as residents of the area chased away contractors, who came to
give the street ‘a new look’.
Former Senate President, David Mark had flagged off the reconstruction of five street roads in Otukpo.
They include, Ajene, Jericho, Otukpa, Bookshop Road and Chief Entina Road.
The project, which was flagged off on December 1 was expected to reach completion before Christmas day.
However,
drama ensued on Tuesday when the contractor arrived with his equipment
to commence work but residents of the street converged and asked him to
quit.
The enraged residents anchored their reason on the ground
that they were tired of seeing abandoned project in the street, saying
that they preferred the worn out road which had been abandoned for
years.
An eyewitness told Daily Post that when the contractor
tried to resist the order, some angry youths threatened to beat him up
and confiscate his tools.
“He was forced to quit as the people were not ready to let him start the project,” a resident said.
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