Thousands of commuters heading to work in Abuja on Monday morning were left stranded in heavy traffic following multiple roadblocks mounted by security operatives to prevent the planned #FreeNnamdiKanu protest.
As early as 5 a.m., security agents had cordoned off several key routes, including the Abuja–Keffi Road, leaving motorists and public transport users stuck for hours. Access to major government establishments such as the Federal Secretariat and the Three Arms Zone—which houses the National Assembly and Supreme Court—was also completely restricted.
Eyewitnesses reported that operatives diverted traffic and, in some cases, fired tear gas to disperse crowds and turn back motorists attempting to enter restricted areas.
Similarly, commuters traveling from the Bwari axis were stopped at Dutse Junction, as security personnel sealed off routes linking to the busy Kubwa Expressway, a major entry point into the city center.
The development followed heightened security alerts in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over planned demonstrations by activists demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
As of press time, several parts of Abuja remained under tight security watch, with reports of heavy presence of police and military personnel at strategic intersections and public institutions.#newsafro_
