Heavy floods has made the Makurdi–Lafia–Abuja route unusable just hours before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s planned visit to Benue State.
The highway has been overwhelmed by heavy floodwater, trapping drivers and passengers, according to The Intercept.
The affected route, a major corridor into Makurdi, has forced commuters to either postpone their journeys or seek shelter in safer areas.
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The timing of the flood has raised concerns as it coincides with heightened security and logistical movements in preparation for the President’s one-day visit to commiserate with the people of Benue over the recent massacre in Yelewata.
