The Nigerian Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the installation of CCTV cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos to curb suicide attempts and illegal sand excavation. The new surveillance system will enhance security and enforcement, ensuring the safety and integrity of the iconic infrastructure.
The Nigerian Minister of Works, David Umahi, recently unveiled a new initiative to improve security and safety on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Speaking on a television program, Umahi revealed that closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been installed on the iconic bridge to address two critical issues: suicide attempts and illegal sand excavation.
Umahi explained that the surveillance system is part of broader efforts to monitor the bridge's safety. Security personnel will be able to closely watch the CCTV footage to detect and prevent individuals from attempting suicide on the bridge, which has unfortunately been a location for such incidents in the past. The system is also aimed at curbing illegal sand excavation activities under the bridge, which have been a persistent problem.
In addition to the installation of the cameras, Umahi disclosed that a specialized "examination house" had been set up near the bridge, housing security forces such as the navy, police, and army. These officers will be actively monitoring the surveillance feeds to ensure the safety of the bridge and its users.
Umahi also expressed his satisfaction with the progress of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, which is expected to be partially inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu on May 25, 2025.
