Court Grants Possession of Plateau NURTW Office to Auwal Garba, Baruwa-led Faction

By: Labaran Ahmed 

The Grade 1 Area Court, Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, on September 17, 2025, issued a writ of possession in favor of Comrade Auwal Garba of the Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa-led faction, granting him legal control of the Plateau State office of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

The decision, delivered by Hon. H.H. Dolnaan (Presiding Judge) and Hon. A.A. Sadiq (Judge), enforced a judgment of the National Industrial Court, Abuja, delivered on March 11, 2024, and affirmed by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on November 8, 2024, in Appeal No. CA/ABJ/CV/293/2024.

The court directed that: Alhaji Yakubu Dalyop deliver possession of the Plateau NURTW Council Office, situated at Plot 12611, opposite First Gate, Dadin Kowa, Jos South LGA, to Auwal Garba.

All assets, properties, and branch offices of the 14 judgment creditors/applicants in the 17 LGAs of Plateau State be handed over in line with the Industrial Court’s ruling.

Respondents, being privies of the judgment debtors, vacate the premises immediately.

In compliance, the Chief Bailiff of Plateau State formally handed over the NURTW office to the Baruwa-led leadership under Comrade Auwal Garba, who was reaffirmed as the legitimate Chairman of the Plateau State Council.

The court further emphasized that anyone attempting to obstruct operations under Garba’s leadership would henceforth be treated as a trespasser under the law. The ruling was seen as bringing an end to years of leadership tussles over the Plateau NURTW Council office, granting the Baruwa-led faction legal authority to operate across the state without further dispute.

At the handover, Comrade Garba expressed gratitude to the judiciary for upholding justice and urged members of the union to unite for the progress of the NURTW and Plateau State.

However, the situation took a dramatic turn shortly afterward. Police officers arrived at the premises in the company of members of the opposing faction. Despite the court’s clear order, Garba and his team were asked to accompany the officers to the state police headquarters.

At the headquarters, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) invited both factions to his office, where they waited for the police legal officer to review the court order. But as Garba later recounted, events took an unexpected twist.

I grew restless and stepped out to call my brother on the phone to update him on our situation. I told him that we were still waiting for the police legal officer, but it seemed like they had left the headquarters without informing us. My brother's response shocked me - he informed me that the opposing faction, alongside the DPO, had re-entered the NURTW office despite the court order barring them from doing so,” Garba alleged.

This development has raised serious questions about the rule of law and the role of law enforcement agencies in enforcing court judgments. Many have expressed concern over how a police presence intended to mediate reportedly ended up enabling one faction to reclaim access in defiance of judicial authority.

The police legal officer has came and decided to verify the court order, which adds another layer to the situation.

As of press time, efforts to obtain an official response from the Plateau State Police Command Public Relations Office (PPRO) have not been successful. This story will be updated as soon as confirmation is received.

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