Gridlock On Lokoja-Abuja Road As Truck Drivers Block Road To Protest

The Lokoja-Abuja expressway has been blocked by trailer drivers since Friday afternoon following the killing of a driver by a soldier. Eyewitnesses claim that the soldier attempted to obtain a N100 bribe from the driver who refused.

The truck drivers have blocked the expressway in protest, leaving many travelers stranded as the situation still remains deadlocked.

The Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello has described the incident as ‘unfortunate’ and promised to open an investigation into the incident.