Truck drivers on Friday blocked the Bauchi–Jos highway at the Miri axis of Bauchi metropolis after one of their colleagues’ truck tyres was allegedly damaged during a revenue enforcement operation, causing traffic disruption along the busy route.
The incident occurred in Bauchi on Friday, January 16, 2026, after officials of a federal haulage unit reportedly placed a metal blocking device on the road when the driver failed to stop for checks, leading to a tyre burst and sparking the protest.
Police intervention led by senior officers resulted in dialogue with the drivers and the payment of ₦310,000 to replace the damaged tyre, after which the protesters dispersed peacefully, the road was reopened, and two suspects were arrested for breach of public peace.
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