It
was a showdown today at the Kumasi Office of Bulk Oil Storage and Transport
Limited, (BOST) as tanker drivers blocked the main gate to prevent any truck
from entering the storage yard. Their actions nearly caused a clash with the
police. Some agitated drivers who spoke with Kapital News mentioned that they
were not happy at the way and manner the private security outfit at the depot
was treating them. The aggrieved drivers alleged that the one particular
security man whose name has been withheld has been subjecting them to the
Pre-loading and Un-loading Safety and Security Checklist exercise that he is supposedly
not in charge of. The Security Checklist is a legitimate process every tanker
driver must satisfy and failure to meet any of the requirements, a tanker
driver will not be allowed to entry the depot as directed by BOST. The Buffalo
Unit of the Ghana Police Service as at the time of the report was in to control
the situation which nearly erupted in a clash. Meanwhile the Depot Manager of
BOST Kumasi, Mr. Nicholas Samari who spoke off record with Kapital News
mentioned that he was surprised at the drivers’ agitations since they have
given enough education on the Pre-loading and Un-loading Pre-loading and
Un-loading Safety and Security Checklist. He revealed that plans are advanced
to develop the infrastructural projects at the yard which includes the
rehabilitation of a parking lot for trucks. Mr. Samare however appealed for
security to be beefed up at the company in order to forestall future
occurrences.
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