Many Nigerian soldiers have been spotted on the streets clearing the gutters and roads to help with the traffic.
Nigerian soldiers clearing the gutters
The Officers supervising soldiers of 174 Battalion of the Nigerian Army today embarked on community service at Odogunyan bus stop, Ikorodu, Lagos.
The soldiers were spotted on the road in groups going about the clearing heartily.
The Commanding Officer, 174 Battalion Ikorodu. Lt Col. Benedict Ezeh said the bad portion of the road causes holdups and constant accidents.
According to him, the community service today is also with the assistance of the Oba of Ikorodu who assisted financially.
He also said the government needs to come in as what they are doing today is not enough to stop road accidents and traffic jam in the area, but only to reduce it.
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