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By Queen Madaki | The Bureau News

#FreeNnamdiNow: Heavy Gridlock on AYA–Nyanya Axis as Checkpoints Slow Abuja Traffic

Abuja woke up to unusually heavy traffic on Monday, October 20, 2025, as residents braced for planned #FreeNnamdiNow demonstrations in the city and across Nigeria. A The Bureau News correspondent on ground reported a standstill along the AYA–Nyanya corridor, with long queues of vehicles and anxious commuters watching the clock.

Morning commute turns into a crawl — Nigeria News Today

Multiple lanes on the expressway narrowed into bottlenecks around new security checkpoints mounted by the military. Drivers cut their engines, stepped out to stretch, or placed calls to bosses explaining the delay. Several motorists, visibly rattled, said they were already late for work and had no idea how long the gridlock would last.

Turn-backs, stalled cars, frayed nerves

Some motorists made U-turns, opting to work from home rather than gamble on the jam. Others ran out of fuel entirely. Our reporter saw groups pushing stalled cars to the shoulder, trying to clear a path for emergency vehicles and buses inching forward.

Early gathering at Millennium Park

At Millennium Park, small clusters of protesters arrived early, holding placards and waiting for conveners. Police patrols took up strategic positions around the park, with officers directing foot traffic and keeping walkways open. The Nigerian Police presence was noticeable but calm, with officers engaging passers-by and reminding them to stay within the law.

Residents speak: “We can’t afford violence”

In quick on-the-spot interviews, several residents voiced mixed feelings: a desire to be heard, and a fear of escalation. One office worker, stuck near AYA, told The Bureau News: “We hope things don’t get out of hand. Our goal is to survive this hardship and pray for a turnaround in the economy.” Another commuter added: “People are scared because of what we remember from #EndSARS. Nobody wants bloodshed.”

Security posture and traffic advice

Security agencies focused on screening vehicles and keeping protest routes clear of obstructions. Commuters heading toward the city centre were advised by traffic marshals to take alternative roads where possible, top up fuel, carry water, and plan for extended delays.

What’s next

Traffic: Expect periodic stoppages on key arteries as checkpoints remain active through the day.

Protests: Organisers are anticipated at central locations; crowds may swell at lunch hour.

Safety: Police and military are visible; residents urged to keep distance from flashpoints and follow official guidance.

Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/the-bureau-news-freennamdinow-abuja-aya-nyanya-gridlock-checkpoints/

If Tinubu can free murderers and serial kidnappers all in the name of presidential pardon, then he should also free a freedom fighter, Nnamdi kanu because what's good for the goose is also good for the gander.

It's well, I hope the president bsnsnnsnsnananananananananana anana ahahajana ajajajanana ajajajak

Freeeeeeee Nnamdi Kanuuuuiuu

They should at least consider showing mercy to Nnamdi Kanu. I’m earnestly pleading on his behalf, but it feels like no one is listening.

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The only sin of kanu is that he's connected with BIAFRA

Yawn Yawn Yawn Yawn. Characters finished

Kanu must face justice.

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Nigeria is in total comatose. Disgruntled people everywhere. God save the land. Sowore was running from live bullets.

Watch the tense situation in Abuja — commuters lament as tear gas fills the air, traffic grinds to a halt, and Sowore and other protesters flee as police fire shots and tear gas.... watch everything here:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y79fQxRtI4E?si=C3NZlkUIeXJrRXdc

Well, Why do we always wait till things get out of hand?
Kanu should have been released

LagosOrigin:
If Tinubu can free murderers and serial kidnappers all in the name of presidential pardon, then he should also free a freedom fighter, Nnamdi kanu because what's good for the goose is also good for the gander.

A wicked man lives to oppress others

it's quite unfortunate

SLOW AND STEADY ... BUT SURELY WE WOULD GET TO NEPAL OR MADAGASCAR

Chai and we were told to stay at home today in solidarity to the sowore inspired protest against Nnamdi kalu detention...but on seeing how sowore ran for his life like a sprinter...am just wondering if we made the right choice....the guy ran so fast ..he would have won gold if he had represented Nigeria at the Olympics...

Nnamdi Kanu should be freed. His incarceration is taking long overdue especially with the court case going up and down with no clarity. He should be freed so everyone should rest

Our security personnel need to act professionally otherwise, this could lead to something very serious.

They should have started from asokoro

Nnamdi Kanu might be the Nelson Madela of the South Easter region of Nigeria.

If the Nigerian government don't handle this well, it may be what would trigger a wild protest.

Wetin consign poor people with free Kanu now

Na dem hold am

They no know where Aso rock dey?

LagosOrigin:
If Tinubu can free murderers and serial kidnappers all in the name of presidential pardon, then he should also free a freedom fighter, Nnamdi kanu because what's good for the goose is also good for the gander.

Let Tinubu also free Nigerians from poverty, hunger, hardship, inflation, high costs of living, high rate of unemployment..that is even more important to Nigerians

mactoni91:
Nnamdi Kanu might be the Nelson Madela of the South Easter region of Nigeria.

If the Nigerian government don't handle this well, it may be what would trigger a wild protest.

wild protest where

You think anyone aside ibos will come out to support you?

I thought they gave nnamdi kalu some conditions before they will release him, but he refused.

It's really not easy to release someone like that, due to his public influence against the society, when they know what he's capable of doing.

Because if he still pursuing that goal of Biafra establishment, omoh e go hard o, even nearly impossible because he'll be a threat to the national security of the Nation.

Nigeria also have the backing of the British that's why it'll be extremely difficult

FreeStuffsNG:
VICTIMS OF HIS ALLEGED CRIMES DESERVE JUSTICE!
NIGERIA MUST GET JUSTICE FOR THEM!

Evidence below


kanu Ordered IPOB to burn down lagos on live Radio knowing fully well that the fake Lekki Massacre was a Hoax because he and IPOB had deliberately helped to distribute the fake news on Social Media in order to create an excuse to murder Police and attack lagos


AUTHENTIC audio below are nnamdi kanu's orders to ipob on live Radio during endsars Protests

1hr 35Mins
Destroy every bridge and kill all Police

1hr 46 mins
burn down tinubu’s hotel

1 hr 42 min
Burn down Nitel building and all Govt buildings in lagos, burn down Muritala Mohammed Airport

1hr 39 min kanu orders IPOB to Kill Army Officers and manufacture Weapons

1hr 47 min tinubu must go down

1hr 52 min
kanu Confirmed information that Cele and Orile police Stations In lagos are on fire and Is delighted

Orders ipob to use green white green and blood as the Nigerian flag.

Tells ipob to target tinubu and Sanwo Olu and their Children

1 hr 56 min
block every road kill Sabotuers

2hr.00 min
Destroy everything holding the Economy of Nigeria. Burn all pipelines

2.hr09 min
Kill the Army in Lekki [/b]Claims 15 people were killed in Lekki.,Set Dangote Trucks on Fire.

2.hr 15 min
[b] Burn down Every Federal Govt Building attack Police.

2hr 18 mins
Describes again how to make Molotov Cocktail bombs

2hr20min kanu asks where are the ipob People with Double barrel guns in Abuja?

2 hr 22 min
ipob will make an example of Ikpeazu and Sanwo Olu all tinubu’s nvestments should be destroyed

2hr 24min build bombs and lay them by the roadside

2 hr 32 min kill any Governor that declares Curfew

2hr 56min
kanu says tinubu’s hotel is on fire on his orders

3 hr 09 mins

burn everything tinubu owns and Dangote Trucks the war has started

Every Police Station must go down
destroy all Federal Government Property burn down Lekki Toll Gate destroy Dangote refinery burn every Pastors Church that supports one Nigeria


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ktk4uXmlOLs

U suppose bring evidence that he Ordered and who he sent and that those he sent went to lagos to carry out the attacks.

We already know who attacked Oba of lagos Palace and took his dollars. The video of the people dey on the Internet and its his own people not ipob.

So u will explain tire and bring ur evidence.

The government is making a very big mistake by keeping him in custody. Time only will tell. Swore has just gotten the required boost he needs for 2027 by this singular act. Other politicians who know will cash out soon

Celestialsword:
The only sin of kanu is that he's connected with BIAFRA

No. Among the sins is that he instigated violence and terrorism.

God bless Mazi Nnamdi Kanu

Kingpele:
Chai and we were told to stay at home today in solidarity to the sowore inspired protest against Nnamdi kalu detention...but on seeing how sowore ran for his life like a sprinter...am just wondering if we made the right choice....the guy ran so fast ..he would have won gold if he had represented Nigeria at the Olympics...

Even prophet Muhammad run.


So is not cowardice

Igbos na Yoruba man dy agitate for una brother release, what a shame.