Commuters and travelers faced major disruption on Saturday night and Sunday as residents blocked the Mokwa-Bida Highway in Niger State.
The protesters said they were fed up with repeated bandit attacks along the busy route. They barricaded all major entry points into Mokwa town, bringing movement to a standstill.
A News Agency of Nigeria correspondent at the scene reported that vehicles were stranded for hours on both sides of the highway. Many passengers had to abandon their trips as the road remained inaccessible.According to NAN, several travelers have been stuck since Saturday night with no alternative route.
The demonstrators insisted they would not clear the road until authorities take decisive action to address insecurity in the area.Security agencies have yet to issue an official statement on the protest. Residents say the blockade is a cry for help as banditry continues to threaten lives and livelihoods along the Mokwa-Bida corridor.
