Insurgency: Gombe NURTW Tasks Everybody On Security

The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW)on Wednesday advised its members and passengers to be security conscious in all motor parks. Alhaji Gidado Mabani, the Gombe state Chairman of the union, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe. He said that the union had sensitised its members on key issues to prevent future attacks and other security problems at the parks. He also advised them against allowing too many vehicles in the parks and indiscriminate dumping of refuse. Mabani said that the union had introduced the use of metal detectors at the parks to help in detecting potential bombers. He further called on passengers to cooperate with the security at parks when checking properties and to always patronise motor parks for them to benefit from insurance in case of loss or accident. The chairman also advised them to monitor those who park their vehicles in the motor parks without proper introduction. He said that they are cooperating with security agencies in the state toward providing security for their members and passengers at the parks. Mabani urged them to also report any suspicious movement or objects to security agents for immediate action. He also disclosed that the union had adopted other security strategies that were not for public consumption. (NAN)