Water level rises along Abuja-Lokoja road
On October 1, 2012 · In News
9:05 pm


By Okey Ndiribe

ABUJA – There are indications that the flood, which submerged a section of the Abuja-Lokoja highway two weeks ago, has risen. Also, a large number of trucks conveying petroleum products and other goods from different parts of the country have been trapped at the submerged section of the highway.

Some of the truck drivers, who spoke to Vanguard, said they had been trapped at the spot for a week. Travellers on their way to Abuja were also stranded at the flooded portion of the road.

Investigations carried out by Vanguard revealed that whereas huge trucks, articulated vehicles and even certain types of sports utility vehicles could drive through the submerged road at the onset of the disaster penultimate week, this was no longer possible yesterday.

Several residents of Lokoja, who spoke to Vanguard, confirmed the development.

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