Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
A confrontation between a soldier and members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Bauchi State escalated into an alleged assault on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, prompting an intervention by troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE.
The incident occurred at about 6:02 p.m. at Zwall Guard Location in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Troops of Sector 8, Sub-Sector 82, Operation ENDURING PEACE, responded to a report of an assault on their colleague.
According to security sources, Trooper Hezekiah Usoko was attempting to check a commercial driver who had allegedly obstructed the free flow of traffic while picking up passengers. It was during this routine stop that members of the NURTW allegedly attacked him.
The soldier sustained minor injuries during the confrontation. Upon arrival at the scene, the responding troops arrested the commercial driver involved and impounded his Zectra vehicle with registration number KTS 462-KTN for further necessary action.
The incident is now under investigation as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the assault. The development highlights the ongoing tensions between security personnel and transport unions in various parts of the country, where clashes over traffic regulations and enforcement often escalate into violence.
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