Man calls out VIO officials over worn-out tyres in Asaba Delta State
A motorist has publicly criticised Vehicle Inspection Officers for enforcing roadworthiness standards while operating an official vehicle with visible mechanical defects.
A man in Asaba, Delta State, has publicly challenged Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) regarding the poor condition of their official patrol vehicle. The incident was captured in a video shared on X on Monday by a user identified as DammieDammie.
In the footage, the man points out that the officers' vehicle features worn-out tyres and missing wheel nuts. He questions the integrity of the officers, who were actively stopping other motorists on the road for similar vehicle maintenance issues.
The man expressed his frustration with the double standard displayed by the officials while they conducted their duties. He stated, “Look at them, they don’t have tyres. Their tyre is already worn out. No bolt here, and they are stopping people on the road that they don’t have bolt.”
Further inspection of the vehicle in the video appears to reveal a missing or defective front headlight. This additional fault has raised further concerns regarding the overall roadworthiness of the government vehicle.
The man continued to highlight the contradiction during his recording, noting, “Look at it. Their tyre is already worn out, but they are holding people on the road that they don’t have wheel nuts. Look at it. Their tyre is already worn out. No bolt here.”
The viral video has sparked a conversation about the expectation for inspection officers to maintain their own equipment to the same standards they enforce on the general public.
SOURCE: The Eagle Online
