It is narrow, has no lane demarcations and is extremely busy. Obiuwevbi told IRIN that the police have no authority to improve the roads. That is the business of the government. During 15 years of corrupt military rule, Nigeria's infrastructure crumbled. Road repair received little attention and potholes, narrow lanes and lack of demarcation make driving dangerous.
Traffic accidents are common.
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