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Politics● LowSep 19 · Sep 19, 2026, 11:05 AM

Plateau suspends VIO operations over attacks on officers

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Vanguard Nigeria · Sub-Saharan Africa

Plateau State Government has suspended the activities of Vehicle Inspection Officers, VIOs, in the state with effect from Monday, September 21, following recent violent attacks and altercations involving VIO personnel and transport operators in Jos. The post Plateau suspends VIO operations over attacks on officers appeared first on Vanguard News.

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