Kebbi Police Threaten Legal Action Over Highway Blockades

The Kebbi State Police Command has warned against further blockades of the Kebbi-Sokoto Federal Highway, threatening legal action against individuals and groups disrupting traffic. This warning follows a blockade on October 9, 2026, which lasted approximately three hours, and was the second incident since a similar blockade on September 23, 2026.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, condemned the blockade as unlawful, stating it violated the rights of motorists and those needing emergency medical attention. The police emphasized that such disruptions could facilitate criminal activities and urged individuals to address grievances through lawful channels.

CP Umar M. Hadejia appealed to residents to respect the rights of others and avoid actions that threaten public peace.

He also advised parents to caution their children against participating in unlawful assemblies. The command declared it would no longer tolerate road blockades and warned that any future occurrences would lead to investigations and prosecutions.