Other MoA event in Nigeria on Tue 11th August 2026

Troops Restore Normalcy After Drivers Block Highway, Vandalise Government Property in Plateau 

By Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have restored normalcy along a highway in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State after angry drivers reportedly blocked the road following a clash with security and quarantine agencies.

A military source told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 12:00 p.m. on August 11, 2026, when troops responded to a report of a highway blockage involving J5 drivers and personnel of Keystone and quarantine agencies deployed at the Riyom Local Government Secretariat.

Upon arrival at the scene, the troops discovered that the aggrieved drivers were vandalising government property in protest over the earlier disagreement.

The troops intervened and successfully brought the situation under control, preventing further destruction of property.

The Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) was subsequently contacted, leading to the resolution of the dispute.

The affected traffic corridor was cleared and normal vehicular movement restored in the area.

The intervention prevented the situation from escalating and ensured the protection of government infrastructure and public safety.