Commuters along the Kubwa Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory are facing delays on Monday morning following the fall of a trailer that blocked a major portion of the road, the Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed.

Speaking to The PUNCH, FCT Sector Commander, Felix Theman, explained that the incident has caused a gridlock due to the partial blockade of the expressway.

“There’s currently a gridlock because there’s no free flow of traffic, as a section of the expressway has been blocked by the fallen trailer. However, our officers are fully on ground, ensuring that motorists use the available service lane and the one or two lanes that are still accessible on the express,” he said.

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Theman emphasised the need for patience and discipline among road users to prevent the situation from worsening.

“It’s crucial that drivers exercise patience and cooperate with the officers on ground. Indiscipline, impatience, and lack of cooperation could compound the current traffic situation,” he added.

He also confirmed that efforts are underway to clear the obstruction, stating that the relevant towing services have been contacted.

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“We’ve engaged the relevant towing company, Debasid, and their tow truck is already on its way to the scene. In no time, we hope to remove the trailer and restore normal traffic flow,” the sector commander noted.

When asked if the fallen trailer was the result of an accident, the sector commander confirmed, “Yes, it was a crash involving the trailer. One of the tyres pulled out. It fell and is currently lying across the road. Fortunately, there were no fatalities—just minor injuries.”

As of press time, the trailer had not yet been removed, and traffic remained slow in both directions.

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Gridlock on Kuba expressway in Abuja. Photo: NTA

Gridlock on Kuba expressway in Abuja. Photo: NTA

Gridlock on Kuba expressway in Abuja. Photo: NTA

Gridlock on Kuba expressway in Abuja. Photo: NTA

An Egyptian national, Mohammed Saleh, has died after reportedly slumping at a hotel in the Wuse Zone 4 area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

It was learnt this on Sunday from a statement posted on X by security expert Zazazola Makama.

According to him, the incident happened on Friday night while the 56-year-old was having dinner with three other people at the Abuja Intercontinental Hotel.

He stated that the hotel’s security supervisor, Francis Yusuf, reported the case to the Wuse Police Division.

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He wrote, “Sources told Zagazola Makama that the deceased, identified as Mohammed Saleh, 56, slumped while having dinner with three others at the Abuja Intercontinental Hotel, Wuse Zone 4, on Friday night.

“The hotel’s security supervisor, Francis Yusuf, reported the matter to the police, Wuse Division, at about 9:24 p.m. on Friday.”

While quoting sources, Makama stated that Saleh was rushed to the King’s Care Hospital, Wuse Zone 4, before being referred to the Wuse District Hospital, where a doctor confirmed him dead.

He also disclosed that the corpse had been deposited in the hospital’s morgue for autopsy.

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“The police have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident,” he added.

There have been cases of foreigners’ deaths being recorded by the police, particularly in Lagos State.

The cause of the death is either said to be natural or connected to health conditions.

When contacted, the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Josephine Adeh, said she would confirm the development and revert. She had not yet done so as of the time this report was filed.

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a landlord and his associate in connection with the death of a tenant, identified as Olayeni, in the Oriyangi area of Ibadan, the state capital.

Olayeni was reportedly struck during a dispute over his inability to pay rent on Wednesday.

The attack, allegedly carried out by the landlord’s associate, led to the tenant’s death despite efforts by emergency responders.

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In a statement on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident.

The statement read, “On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, a tragic event in Ibadan’s Oriyangi area resulted in a tenant’s death after a dispute with his landlord over rent payments.

“During the altercation, the landlord’s associate allegedly struck the tenant, Olayeni, leading to his collapse. Emergency responders arrived promptly, but unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the hospital.

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“The suspects have been arrested, and a thorough investigation is underway. The Oyo State Police Command expresses condolences to the victim’s family and assures that justice will be served.”

The incident has reignited public debate over the rising cost of house rent across Nigeria, with calls for government intervention to prevent avoidable clashes between landlords and tenants.

This is not the first time such a tragedy has occurred. In 2011, the police arrested another landlord in Ibadan for allegedly killing his tenant, Jelili Akande, during a dispute over a N300 electricity bill.