Angry residents continued blocking a major bridge in Abuja for the third consecutive day on Thursday.
The protesters occupied the Karu-Nyanya expressway, which connects Nasarawa state to the nation's capital.
Waving placards and singing protest songs, they demanded urgent action from government officials.
According to the demonstrators, kidnappings and armed attacks have made life impossible in the region.
They're calling on authorities to step up security operations and protect citizens' lives.
The blockade brought heavy traffic along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway throughout the morning.
Commuters spent hours stuck in gridlock as vehicles piled up on both sides.
Motorists were forced to search for alternative routes to reach their destinations.
Security personnel were stationed at the scene to monitor the situation and direct traffic.
Officials advised road users to avoid the corridor until the protest ended.
By the time reporters left the scene, no violent incidents had been recorded.
The demonstration remained largely peaceful, though the disruption to movement continued unabated.
