Life along the Abuja–Keffi expressway was brought to a grinding halt this morning after truck drivers took a fraternal stand, barricading the highway in an angry protest over the alleged assault and arrest of a fellow driver.
According to those who witnessed the flare-up, the trouble began when a VIP convoy reportedly confronted a truck driver, claiming he had failed to yield the right of way on the busy road.
The disagreement quickly spiraled out of control. Witnesses allege the driver was physically assaulted before being taken into custody by security operatives—a move that sparked immediate outrage among his peers.
In a swift display of solidarity, other truck drivers used their vehicles to shut down the highway.
By blocking both the inbound and outbound lanes near Mararaba in Nasarawa State, they effectively choked off one of the most vital arteries leading into and out of the nation’s capital.
The fallout from the protest has been immense, leaving thousands of daily commuters trapped in their vehicles.
Frustration continues to mount as stationary traffic now stretches back for several kilometres in both directions.
At this hour, a tense quiet remains as the blockade holds; security authorities have yet to provide an official explanation or a resolution to the standoff.