Heavy flooding has rendered the Makurdi–Lafia–Abuja road impassable just hours before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled visit to Benue State. The intense floodwaters overtook this major highway, stranding motorists and passengers and forcing many commuters to postpone their journeys or seek safer shelter.
This road is a critical corridor into Makurdi, the state capital, and its closure has raised concerns given the heightened security and logistical preparations underway for the President’s one-day condolence visit to commiserate with the people of Benue over the recent massacre in Yelwata community.
The timing of the flood has added to the challenges faced by authorities as they manage the security situation and the President’s arrival. Commuters have expressed frustration over the disruption, while emergency and security agencies continue to monitor the situation.
Further updates are expected as efforts to clear the floodwaters and restore access to the highway continue.
