Nigeria: Unrest reported along Benin-Sapele-Warri Road in Benin, Edo State, Nov. 29

Event

Residents are disrupting traffic near Sapele Road, south of Benin, Edo State Nov. 29. The protests have been taking place for several days to denounce the poor state of the Benin-Sapele-Warri Road.

Ground travel delays are likely to persist in the coming hours in the vicinity of the protest and along the Benin-Sapele-Warri Road. An increased security presence is likely over the coming hours, while authorities work to restore traffic; security forces could attempt to disperse the protesters. Further disruptive gatherings are possible in the coming days.

Advice

Heed all official instructions. Avoid all protests. Consider alternative routes to circumvent the impact location. Do not drive through protester roadblocks.