Dr Olusola Odumosu, Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Command has called for the regulation of Pantaker markets in the territory.
He said this while addressing personnel on Monday at the NSCDC FCT Command Headquarters.
Pantaker is an open market where scrap and used items of any type are sold or exchanged for monetary purposes.
Odumosu said it was imperative for the FCT administration to regulate pantaker markets in the territory as intelligence gathered revealed that most vandalised items end up in pantaker markets for sale.
“With the proliferation of pantaker markets all over the city and the suburbs, criminals have ready markets to sell vandalised metals, iron, aluminium, armoured cables, scraps and other stolen items which has increased the spate of vandalism of public properties in the FCT.
“There is a need to address pressing concerns related to the sale and purchase of second-hand goods in pantaker markets which currently lacks comprehensive and diligent oversight.
“Regulation, monitoring and enforcement of compliance with government policy will help curb to a reasonable extent the cases of vandalism of infrastructure in the territory,” he said.
According to him, proper regulation will not only help to curb the excesses of criminally minded dealers who receive items from vandals of public facilities but will also foster economic stability by ensuring that only legitimate activities and authentic products are bought or sold in the market.
“Unregulated markets for used items pose inherent risks to consumers and undermine the integrity of its commercial operations.
“It is imperative that we establish clear rules and guidelines to protect the properties of individuals and that of the government. ”
Vandalism: NSCDC seeks regulation of pantaker markets
Discover more from HOT SOURCE NEWS
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
