Wike-Built Abuja Bus Terminal Collapses Hours After FCT Minister Orders Arrest Of Man Over Hotel Collapse
A heavy downpour on Tuesday caused a major traffic gridlock along the Nyanya–Keffi Expressway in Abuja, following severe damage to the Kugbo Bus Terminal built by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
The rainfall impacted parts of the newly built terminal, with sections of the roof affected and debris scattered onto the highway, obstructing vehicular movement.
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The incident came hours after Wike ordered the immediate arrest of the owner of a multi-story hotel that collapsed last Friday in Jikwoyi, Abuja and announced that the land would be seized for public use.
The terminal collapse, led to severe congestion along the busy corridor linking the Federal Capital Territory to neighbouring Nasarawa State, leaving many commuters stranded for hours.
Eyewitnesses said some vehicles were affected by the debris, while residents and road users made efforts to clear the obstruction to ease traffic flow.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
