{"id":10322,"date":"2023-12-11T11:56:23","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T11:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=10322"},"modified":"2023-12-11T11:57:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T11:57:38","slug":"military-imposes-sudden-roadblock-on-keffi-abuja-route-stranding-commuters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2023\/12\/11\/military-imposes-sudden-roadblock-on-keffi-abuja-route-stranding-commuters\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Blockade on Keffi-Abuja Road Sparks Chaos and Speculation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-cxeau-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-cxeau-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-3\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] } group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"776de6e1-773d-4e5c-a17b-2fce67385e93\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>In an unforeseen development, the military has implemented a partial blockade on the busy Keffi-Abuja road, leaving numerous government employees and self-employed individuals stranded along the way. The barricade, enforced at the Kugbo hill near the renowned Kugbo Mechanic Village, has led to a significant traffic congestion, extending over two kilometers to Mararaba.<\/p>\n<p>At present, there is no official explanation for the abrupt closure of the road, but there are various speculations regarding its potential connection to security challenges or expected protests against government policies. The traffic jam has triggered frustration among travelers, prompting some prominent individuals to retreat to their original destinations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>With the roadblock disrupting daily life, commercial motorcycle operators have seized the opportunity to exploit the situation, charging exorbitant fees to transport passengers from Mararaba to Kugbo Furniture Village. The surge in prices, which has seen a typical N200 fare skyrocket to N1000, has further compounded the challenges faced by commuters.<\/p>\n<p>Civil servants, who have been standing by the roadsides for hours, are expressing their dissatisfaction with the lack of prior information about the military&#8217;s actions. They are urging the military to reconsider the roadblock, allowing the resumption of normal traffic flow and permitting them to proceed with their daily activities.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s noteworthy that, at present, only the Keffi-Abuja road is obstructed against traffic, while the Abuja-Keffi axis remains unaffected. As the situation develops, affected individuals and commuters anxiously await further updates and clarity on the reasons behind the sudden road closure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an unforeseen development, the military has implemented a partial blockade on the busy Keffi-Abuja road, leaving numerous government employees and self-employed individuals stranded along the way. The barricade, enforced at the Kugbo hill near the renowned Kugbo Mechanic Village, has led to a significant traffic congestion, extending over two kilometers to Mararaba. 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