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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Few hours before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s scheduled visit to Benue State, the Makurdi\u2013Lafia\u2013Abuja road has been rendered impassable due to heavy flooding.<\/p>\n

Intense floodwater has overtaken the highway, leaving motorists and passengers stranded.<\/p>\n

The affected route, a major corridor into Makurdi, has forced commuters to either postpone their journeys or seek shelter in safer areas.<\/p>\n

The timing of the flood has raised concerns as it coincides with heightened security and logistical movements in preparation for the President\u2019s one-day visit to commiserate with the people of Benue over the recent massacre in Yelewata.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Few hours before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s scheduled visit to Benue State, the Makurdi\u2013Lafia\u2013Abuja road has been rendered impassable due to heavy flooding. Intense floodwater has overtaken the highway, leaving motorists and passengers stranded. 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