The video of the collapse of a fence at the Abobo-Anonkoua branch of the Water Distribution Company in Côte d’Ivoire (SODECI) has made the rounds on social networks. Causing significant damage. According to reports, there were even deaths. Testimonies have pointed an accusing finger at this company’s facilities.
When questioned, the SODECI services, while reassuring that there were no deaths, categorically released their responsibilities. According to them, after observation, the current incident is the result of acts of incivility which obstructed the drainage works in the area. “The damage caused would therefore be attributable to this irresponsible behavior of certain individuals. The constructions erected behind the drilling concession violate the established security perimeter. This violation created fertile ground for the damage that occurred, endangering the stability of the infrastructure,” our interlocutor told us. Who points an accusing finger at the surrounding populations who would have played a negative role in the deterioration of the situation. “Through the poor management of their waste, they blocked all the drains (pipes used to drain water from overly wet soils) and barbicans (high and narrow opening in a wall to facilitate the flow of water) in the area , thus aggravating the situation and contributing to the occurrence of damage,” our interlocutor concluded. While calling on populations to avoid obstructing drainage works.
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