A heavy rainstorm on Tuesday afternoon caused widespread disruption in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), damaging the newly constructed Kugbo Bus Terminal and triggering a massive traffic gridlock along the busy Abuja–Keffi Road. Motorists and commuters were stranded for hours as traffic quickly built up, forcing many to seek alternative routes. The Kugbo terminal is one of three bus terminals developed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) as part of efforts to modernise Abuja’s transport system. Wike also directed urgent repairs of the affected infrastructure, assuring residents that the FCTA would act swiftly to restore normalcy. However, the incident has raised fresh concerns about the durability of the structures and the need for stricter quality assurance measures in public infrastructure projects.

Source: The Guardian April 08, 2026 01:06 UTC