₦200,000 Bounty: ARTMA Declares Manhunt for Truck Driver Who Damaged Amawbia–Uga Road Median
By Staff Reporter
The Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA) has placed a ₦200,000 cash reward on the head of a truck driver captured in a viral video allegedly driving over and destroying the median of the newly completed Amawbia–Uga Dual Carriageway.
The announcement was made in an ARTMA Gazette released on Saturday, July 4, 2026, as the agency intensified efforts to identify and arrest the driver.
According to ARTMA, the truck driver's actions were not only reckless but also posed a serious threat to other road users while causing damage to critical public infrastructure.
"Anyone who destroys government property must be held responsible. Such behaviour will not be allowed to continue without consequences," the agency stated.
What Happened
A heavy-duty truck was caught on video mounting and damaging the road median along the newly constructed Amawbia–Uga Dual Carriageway—one of the flagship road projects of Governor Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo's administration.
The footage, which has since gone viral on social media, sparked widespread outrage, with many residents calling for swift action against the driver.
ARTMA condemned the act as "reckless, irresponsible and against the law," stressing that such conduct not only destroys infrastructure funded by taxpayers but also exposes motorists and pedestrians to unnecessary danger.
₦200,000 Reward for Useful Information
To facilitate the driver's arrest, ARTMA announced a ₦200,000 reward for anyone who provides credible information leading to the suspect's identification and arrest.
The agency assured members of the public that all information received would be handled with strict confidentiality.
Why It Matters
Every road, bridge and traffic facility is built with public funds. When public infrastructure is damaged through reckless behaviour, the cost of repairs ultimately falls on taxpayers.
The Amawbia–Uga Dual Carriageway represents a significant investment in Anambra's transportation network, and protecting such projects is essential to ensuring safer roads, smoother traffic flow and long-term economic development.
Damaged road medians also increase the risk of crashes, making compliance with traffic regulations a matter of public safety—not just law enforcement.
ARTMA's Message
The agency urged all motorists and residents to become active partners in protecting public infrastructure.
"Protect what belongs to all of us. Obey traffic laws. Report acts of vandalism and dangerous driving immediately. If you see something, say something."
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