Abia State criminalizes manhole cover theft, installs concrete slabs over 120 open manholes

Abia State, Nigeria, has criminalized the removal of manhole covers and installed reinforced concrete slabs over 120 open manholes in Aba and Umuahia to prevent accidents and theft. The measure addresses recurring infrastructure vandalism, though enforcement and coverage remain uncertain.

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