Abuja–Lokoja Expressway Traffic Restored After Truckers-Military Clash

Abuja–Lokoja Expressway Traffic Restored After Truckers-Military Clash

The Abuja–Lokoja Expressway has been fully reopened after a temporary disruption caused by a confrontation between truck drivers and military personnel over the weekend, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, confirmed.

The incident followed the smashing of a truck’s windscreen, which prompted truckers to block a section of the highway, resulting in heavy traffic congestion and delays for motorists heading towards Lokoja and surrounding areas during the festive season.

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In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry of Works, signed by Director of Press and Public Relations Mohammed A. Ahmed, said immediate action was taken to restore free movement. Minister Umahi directed the opening of completed sections of the expressway and deployed measures to ease traffic congestion.

The Federal Controller of Works in Kogi State, Engr. Patiko Isah, stated that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other security agencies successfully restored traffic flow at about 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Engr. Umahi urged motorists to exercise patience, drive cautiously, and remain orderly while travelling, especially during the holiday travel rush. He also reassured the public of the Federal Government’s commitment to providing safe, efficient, and dependable road transportation across Nigeria.

Abuja–Lokoja Expressway Traffic Restored After Truckers-Military Clash