Widespread traffic gridlock hit Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Monday as police moved to disperse demonstrators protesting the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The protest, led by human rights activist and politician Omoyele Sowore, saw a group of demonstrators attempt to march toward the Presidential Villa despite prior warnings from security agencies.
They were intercepted midway by heavily armed security personnel who forcefully broke up the protest.
As part of efforts to prevent the march, law enforcement mounted roadblocks at multiple strategic locations across the city, bringing vehicular movement to a near standstill in several areas.
Major roads affected include the Abuja-Keffi highway, Kugbo-Nyanya Expressway, Mararaba-Nyanya highway, and the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway.
Thousands of commuters were left stranded, while motorists remained trapped in the ensuing traffic jam for hours.
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