Abuja Residents Trapped, Vehicles Submerged As Flood Takes Over Lugbe-Airport Road

Several residents and motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were trapped on Tuesday night as heavy flooding submerged parts of the Lugbe-Airport Road in Abuja. The downpour, which lasted for several hours, caused severe flooding along the major road, leaving motorists stranded and disrupting movement to and from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Vehicles are being submerged in the floodwater, while others struggled to navigate their way through the flooded road. Some residents were also forced to seek refuge in safer areas as the water level continued to rise. The flooding also resulted in heavy traffic congestion, with motorists finding it difficult to navigate the affected section of the road. Some commuters were seen stranded as floodwater covered portions of the roadway, raising concerns about the safety of motorists and pedestrians. Residents in the affected areas appealed to the relevant authorities to urgently intervene and address the drainage and flooding problems along the route. The Lugbe-Airport Road is a major gateway into Abuja and is regularly used by travellers heading to and from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. It would be recalled that similar incidents occurred a few weeks ago when parts of Wuse 2 in the city centre were flooded following the blockage of waterways, prompting the demolition of some structures by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. As of the time of filing this report, It could not independently ascertain or confirm whether there were any casualties.