Anambra Traffic Authorities Under Fire For Alleged Assault On CAN Chairman

Anambra Traffic Authorities Under Fire For Alleged Assault On CAN Chairman

The Anambra State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Ven. Joseph Nweke, has alleged that he was assaulted by officials of the Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency.

According to reports, the incident occurred at the DMGS Roundabout in the Onitsha area of the state around 4 pm on Friday.

Eyewitnesses stated that ARTMA officials stopped Nweke while he was driving, purportedly questioning him over a traffic offense. An anonymous witness revealed that the chairman was subjected to physical assault when he questioned the identity of the ARTMA officials.

Nweke recounted the incident as a narrow escape from death, revealing that his belongings, including his car battery, number plate, and money, were confiscated during the altercation.

The chairman reported the incident to the Onitsha Police Area Commander and the Inland Town divisional police officer.

When contacted, the ARTMA coordinator, identified as Chidiebere Uka, promised to investigate the matter but had not provided any updates at the time of reporting, despite attempts to reach him.

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