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Commuters stranded as flood submerges collapsed Kwara bridge

Cmmuters travelling along the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway in Kwara State were stranded on Monday after the collapse of Moro Bridge, which submerged vehicles and disrupted movemen

By Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer

2 min read 10 views Updated Aug 28, 2026
Scene of the over-flooded Moro bridge in Asa LGA of Kwara State. Cmmuters travelling along the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway in Kwara State were stranded on Monday after the collapse of Moro Bridge, which submerged vehicles and disrupted movement along the busy interstate corridor. gathered on Monday that the incident followed an overnight downpour, which caused the Moro River to overflow its banks, trapping several vehicles in floodwaters while some passengers reportedly climbed onto car roofs, awaiting rescue.

The affected bridge, located between the Oko-Olowo/Mandala axis in Ilorin West and the Asa Local Government Area, had earlier collapsed on April 30 after a heavy-duty articulated truck reportedly passed over the ageing structure. Its collapse had already severed a major transport link connecting parts of Kwara State to neighbouring Oyo State and onward routes leading to the Benin Republic border.

Monday’s flooding further compounded the situation, as the temporary diversion earlier promised by the state government had yet to be completed. Video footage obtained by from the scene showed vehicles partially submerged in the overflowing river, while stranded commuters struggled to navigate the flooded section. Residents and motorists expressed frustration over the delay in completing emergency intervention works at the site, warning that the situation could worsen as the rainy season intensifies.

A trader identified simply as Kafayat expressed concern over the impact of the development on economic activities in the area. “This development has negatively affected economic activities, causing delays and increasing transportation costs for commuters and businesses,” she showed. Some residents also questioned why an alternative bridge project located beside the collapsed structure had remained abandoned for years.

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Cmmuters travelling along the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway in Kwara State were stranded on Monday after the collapse of Moro Bridge, which submerged vehicles and disrupted movemen Scene of the over-flooded Moro bridge in Asa LGA of Kwara State. Cmmuters travelling along the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway in Kwara State were stranded on Monday after the collapse of Moro Bridge,...

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  • Cmmuters travelling along the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway in Kwara State were stranded on Monday after the collapse of Moro Bridge, which submerged vehicles and disrupted movemen Scene of the over-flooded Moro bridge in Asa LGA of Kwara State.
  • Cmmuters travelling along the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway in Kwara State were stranded on Monday after the collapse of Moro Bridge, which submerged vehicles and disrupted movement along the busy interstate corridor.
  • gathered on Monday that the incident followed an overnight downpour, which caused the Moro River to overflow its banks, trapping several vehicles in floodwaters while some passengers reportedly climbed onto car roofs, awaiting rescue.The affected bridge, located between the Oko-Olowo/Mandala axis in Ilorin West and the Asa Local Government Area, had earlier collapsed on April 30 after a heavy-duty articulated truck reportedly passed over the ageing structure.
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Cmmuters travelling along the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway in Kwara State were stranded on Monday after the collapse of Moro Bridge, which submerged vehicles and disrupted movemen Scene of the over-flooded Moro bridge in Asa LGA of Kwara State. Cmmuters travelling along the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway in Kwara State were stranded on Monday after the collapse of Moro Bridge,...

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