The annual “Mass Return” for the Christmas holidays has turned into a grueling ordeal for thousands of Nigerians plying the Abuja-Lokoja Expressway What should have been a standard journey has morphed into a stationary which is the nightmare, with some travelers reporting being stuck in the same spot for over 15 hours.
- Truck Driver Blockades: Reports indicate that a standoff between truck which is the drivers and military personnel over a broken windscreen led to a deliberate blockade of the highway near Gwagwalada.
- Ongoing Road Construction: Narrowed lanes at construction points have created which is the bottlenecks that cannot handle the peak holiday volume.
- Broken-down Vehicles: Several heavy-duty trucks (articulated vehicles) broke down at which is the critical junctions, including the Koton-Karfe axis.
Driver Impatience:
Motorists driving against traffic (one-way) have created “deadlocks” where neither side which is the can move.
Families at Risk:
Nursing mothers, children, and the elderly have spent the night inside vehicles without which is the access to food, water, or restrooms.
Security Concerns:
Being stationary on the highway after dark exposes travelers to potential criminal activities which is the in flashpoint areas.
Economic Impact:
Perishable goods being transported to Eastern markets are at risk of spoiling, which is the leading to significant financial losses for traders.
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