Plateau Governor Warns Communities Against Roadblocks

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has  warned community leaders and groups against unauthorised blockage of highways or harm to innocent passers-by, saying local leaders directly accountable for such breaches would face the law.

The governor gave the warning during a media briefing following an expanded State Security Council meeting at the Government House in Jos yesterday.

The meeting was convened to review the escalating violence, including attacks on rural communities and subsequent reprisals that claimed lives on major roads.

Mutfwang expressed sorrow over the recent spate of killings, including the mining tragedy in Zurak, Wase LGA, the assaults in Dorowa Babuje and Jong communities in Barkin Ladi LGA and attacks on innocent travelers.

He described many of the deaths as “totally avoidable” and strongly condemned the cycle of violence.

“Henceforth, anybody that blocks the highway without authorisation will not be accepted by government. We will make sure that highways and roads are accessible to people as an entitlement.

“Only authorised law enforcement agencies are allowed to block the road,” he stated.