A high-powered delegation from the Plateau State Government and House of Assembly has visited Mushere Chiefdom in Bokkos Local Government Area, pledging urgent completion of the long-abandoned Mushere Bridge and intensified action against rising insecurity in the region.
The visit followed recent bandit attacks that claimed lives and displaced residents. Acting on the directive of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the delegation was 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).
Inspecting the Mushere Bridge – a critical link between several communities – the team ordered the contractor to resume work immediately, with reconstruction scheduled to begin on Monday, August 11, 2025. The project, first initiated as a constituency initiative by former Governor and Senator Joshua Dariye, has remained incomplete for years.
Speaker Gapyil conveyed the Governor’s concern for affected communities, describing the bridge as a strategic 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 further called on security agencies to strengthen their constitutional responsibilities while assuring residents that the Assembly would provide strict oversight to ensure both safety and development.
Chairman of Bokkos LGA, Hon. Amalau Samuel, confirmed that all necessary materials were already on site and that the contractor would mobilize on Monday. He praised Governor Mutfwang for his “unwavering commitment” to safeguarding the area from criminal incursions.
National President of the Mushere Chiefdom Development Association, Mr. Michael Terfok Yilkes, commended the Governor’s swift intervention. He stressed that the bridge’s completion would connect Margif with Komur, Mbor, and other communities, improving mobility and boosting economic activity. He also urged the Federal Government to step up operations to flush out bandits allegedly crossing 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.
