A heavy rainstorm on Tuesday disrupted traffic flow along the busy Nyanya–Keffi Expressway in Abuja after damaging parts of the Kugbo Bus Terminal, leaving commuters stranded for hours.
The downpour reportedly tore through sections of the terminal’s roof, scattering debris onto the highway and obstructing vehicular movement. The incident created a severe traffic gridlock along the critical route linking the Federal Capital Territory to neighbouring Nasarawa State.
Eyewitnesses said some vehicles were caught in the chaos, while residents and road users joined efforts to clear the debris in a bid to restore normal traffic flow.
The situation was particularly intense around the Abuja Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre operated by the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (VIO), where congestion peaked as motorists struggled to navigate the affected stretch.
As of the time of filing this report, traffic remained slow-moving, with authorities urging drivers to exercise caution when approaching the area.
The incident highlights growing concerns about infrastructure resilience in the face of extreme weather conditions, especially in high-traffic zones within the nation’s capital.