The Digest:
Thousands of holiday travelers have been stranded for days in a severe gridlock on the critical Lokoja-Abuja highway, with some motorists reporting being trapped for over 12 hours barely days before Christmas. The congestion, stretching up to five miles, was triggered by two fallen trucks near Koton Karfe, paralyzing one of Nigeria’s busiest travel corridors during the peak festive season.
Key Points:
- The gridlock has persisted for three days, with no immediate resolution in sight
- One driver reported being on the road since 7 a.m. with his family, still stuck at 8 p.m.
- The blockage has forced some commuters onto hazardous, dusty alternative routes
- Security operatives and FRSC personnel have been deployed to manage the situation
- The Kogi State Government had earlier launched interventions to prevent festive traffic
- State Security Adviser Jerry Omodara led inspections to identify critical sections
- The state stated measures were designed to ensure “safe and seamless travel.”
- Despite preparations, the fallen trucks have caused widespread disruption and delays
Sources: NTA Reports, Commuter Accounts
