A massive traffic gridlock has crippled movement along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving motorists stranded for several hours and disrupting travel on the busy route.
Nigerian comedian Bayegun Oluwatoyin, popularly known as Woli Arole, who was among those caught in the congestion raised concerns over the situation in a video shared on Facebook on Saturday.
He said many road users had remained trapped in traffic for between three and four hours, while suggesting that an earlier vehicle fire may have contributed to the disruption.
He also appealed to road safety officials to intervene and ease the situation.
He said, “If you are planning to come to Ibadan today just stay. People have been here three to four hours. I think there was car burnt on the way yesterday or so. It’s serious. See where we dey so and we are close to Guru Maharaj Ji. Stay at home.”
In a message accompanying the video, Arole warned intending travellers heading to Ibadan to reconsider their journeys due to the severe traffic situation on the expressway.
