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Zaria-Kano Expressway Experience 40km Length Gridlock -READ WHY

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Aug 19, 2022

Zaria-Kano Expressway expressed a 40 km length grid lock for eight hours on Thursday August 18 after a driver was allegedly injured by the staff of the Kaduna State Urban Development Authority (KASUPDA), selling stickers to drivers.

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Daily Trust reported that the drivers blocked the road along Zabi in Dogarawa ward of Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State from 6.15am to 2pm.

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The injured driver, Malam Bawa Isah, who was traveling from Lagos to Kano, said; "About six staff of the Kaduna State Urban Development Authority, KASUPDA who issued stickers to tanker drivers were responsible for the blockage.

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"I parked my truck by the roadside. I saw the staff of KASUPDA removing my battery and sought the reason behind their action, they started beating me. This caused the dislocation of my shoulder.

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"The arrival of my colleagues (tanker drivers) was what saved me from their beating. They subsequently took to their heels.

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"This was the reason why my colleagues decided to block the road till the authorities concern intervene and take necessary action on those erring staff.ÔÇØ

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— Thompson Nsisongabasi

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