Juba County threatens 5,000 dollar fine for damaging new Bilpam Road streetlights

Juba County Caretaker Commissioner Moulana Kalisto Lado Faustino Nyigilo Wani is warning drivers that anyone who damages the new solar streetlights along Bilpam Road faces a $5,000 fine and three months in prison.

Lado made the warning on Tuesday as he launched the solar street lighting project, which he said will improve security and modernize the county’s roads. The statement did not say which law sets the penalties.

“I am here to serve our people, not just to sit in the office,” Lado said at the groundbreaking ceremony. “This is only the beginning, and we intend to extend street lighting to other roads across Juba County.”

The project is being carried out by Light House General Trading and Investment Co. Ltd. Lado said it could be extended to other roads across the county.

Fine for damaging poles

Lado warned against reckless driving that knocks down streetlight poles. He did not say how many poles have been damaged in the past, or whether any have been stolen.

Support for the government

Lado urged residents to cooperate with the government and support development projects. He also expressed support for Central Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani and President Salva Kiir Mayardit.

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