JUST IN: STANDSTILL ON ABUJA-KADUNA HIGHWAY AS POLICE OFFICER KILLS TRUCK DRIVER
A report says there’s currently a traffic deadlock on the Abuja-Kaduna highway after a yet to be identified police officer allegedly shot dead a truck driver at Olam area.
According to a twitter user who shared the story, calling the attention of the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, several drivers are protesting the action of the security operative and are demanding the presence of the governor, thereby causing a heavy standstill on the famous road.
@collabo21 wrote;
‘Sir @elrufai this is the famous Abuja-Kaduna Highway, very close to Olam. A total standstill hold-up. It is allegedly sed a police officer has shot dead a tanker driver which leads to dix traumatic situation. The drivers insisted on ur presence. Plz com to our rescue sir.’
The governor has however responded to the outcry and tweeted he is already on his way to the scene of the incident.
It is most unfortunate. Our officials are on ground to resolve it and get the vehicles moving. I am on my way to the scene right now. The drivers will all be arrested and prosecuted for this. There are lawful means of expressing grievances. This is unacceptable! https://t.co/9TrHrQrBqh
— Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai (@elrufai) August 9, 2019
More Stories
ARMY BEGINS COUNTER-INSURGENCY OPERATIONS IN KWARA, NIGER COMMUNITIES
By Oduola F.A. The Nigerian Army has launched a counter-insurgency operation to flush out bandits from Kainji Lake National Park...
ANAMBRA SANCTIONS SCHOOL OVER SALE OF HEAD PREFECT POSITION
Agency Report The Anambra State Government has slammed a one-month sanction on Blossom Fount School, Awka, over allegations of selling...
LAGOS COMMENCES DEMOLITION OF SHANTIES IN IKEJA
By Oduola F.A. The Lagos State Government, on Saturday, began demolishing illegal structures in Ikeja GRA, including shanties and unapproved...
TWO-YEAR-OLD GIRL SOLD FOR N100,000 IN ABUJA RESCUED IN ABA
A two-year-old girl trafficked from Abuja to Aba and sold for N100,000 has been rescued, according to the National...
SUSPECTED HERDSMEN KIDNAP MAN IN DELTA, DEMAND N50 MILLION RANSOM
By:Motunrayo Aniwura A man identified as Azubuike Bright was reportedly kidnapped by suspected herdsmen on Friday night after stepping out...
TIMOTHY OMOTOSHO: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE REARREST NIGERIAN PASTOR CLEARED OF RAPE CHARGES
By: Motunrayo Aniwura South African police rearrested well-known Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotosho on Saturday, just weeks after his acquittal on...