Motorists Accuse Police, Soldiers Of Extortion On Benue Road

Motorists plying the Gboko-Zaki Biam Road in Benue State have accused police and military personnel of allegedly extorting commercial drivers at multiple checkpoints despite the deplorable condition of the road.
The drivers alleged that security operatives stationed along the route demanded between N200 and N1,000 from vehicles, describing the practice as a daily burden on commercial transport operators.
One of the motorists, Reuben Tor, said the poor condition of the Gboko-Katsina-Ala Road, which connects to Zaki Biam, had compounded the difficulties faced by motorists, while alleged extortion by security personnel continued unabated.
“From Gboko to Katsina-Ala, the road is deplora...