The Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Moulana Kalisto Lado Faustino Nyigilo Wani, has warned reckless drivers against damaging street light poles, threatening a fine of $5,000 and three months’ imprisonment for offenders.
The warning came on Tuesday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the installation of solar street lights along Bilpam Road, a project aimed at improving security and modernising infrastructure across the county.
Lado said the county government would not tolerate actions that undermine development projects intended to benefit residents.
“Anyone who drives recklessly and knocks down a street light pole will pay a fine of $5,000 and face three months’ imprisonment. We are not joking with the development projects of this country,” Lado said.
The project is being implemented by Light House General Trading and Investment Co. Ltd., which has pledged support for Juba County’s development agenda.
Speaking at the ceremony, Lado said the initiative was part of broader efforts to improve public safety and extend essential infrastructure to more areas of the county.
“I am here to serve our people, not just to sit in the office. This is only the beginning, and we intend to extend street lighting to other roads across Juba County,” he said.
The commissioner also called on residents to cooperate with the county authorities and support development initiatives funded through public resources.
He further urged the public to support the leadership of Central Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani and President Salva Kiir Mayardit.
The Bilpam Road project is expected to improve lighting along the road, potentially enhancing visibility for motorists and pedestrians, particularly at night.
However, the proposed penalties for damaging street light poles could not be independently verified.
Their legal basis and enforceability would need confirmation from the relevant authorities.
