A high-powered delegation from the Plateau State Government and the State House of Assembly has visited Mushere Chiefdom in Bokkos Local Government Area, pledging swift completion of the long-abandoned Mushere Bridge and decisive measures to tackle rising insecurity in the area.
The visit followed recent bandit attacks that claimed lives and displaced residents. The delegation, led by Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel Gapyil, and the Governor’s Special Adviser on Security, Brig-Gen. Gakji Shipi (rtd), was acting on the directive of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang.
The team inspected the Mushere Bridge – a vital link between several communities – and ordered the contractor to resume work immediately, with construction set to recommence on Monday, August 11, 2025. The bridge, first initiated as a constituency project by former Governor and Senator Joshua Dariye, had been left incomplete for years.
Speaker Gapyil expressed the Governor’s deep concern for the affected communities, stressing that the bridge is a critical security asset.
“This project demands urgent attention. Once completed, it will enable security agencies to respond swiftly to emergencies and protect lives and property. We have a listening Governor who understands the urgency, and work will resume without delay,” he said.
He also called on security agencies to step up their constitutional duties and assured residents that the Assembly would maintain strict oversight to support safety and development efforts.
Chairman of Bokkos LGA, Hon. Amalau Samuel, confirmed that all required materials were already on site and that the contractor would mobilize on Monday. He praised Governor Mutfwang for his “unwavering commitment” to securing the area from criminal incursions.
The National President of the Mushere Chiefdom Development Association, Mr. Michael Terfok Yilkes, lauded the Governor’s swift intervention, noting that the bridge’s completion would connect Margif with Komur, Mbor, and other communities, boosting mobility and economic activities. He also urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to flush out bandits allegedly crossing in from neighboring Nasarawa State.
Governor Mutfwang had personally visited Mushere on June 22, 2025, after one of the deadliest attacks in the area, promising the bridge’s completion and renewed focus on restoring lasting peace to Bokkos and surrounding communities.