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White Foam Mystery on Nigerian Highway Draws Crowds

A mysterious white foam appeared on the Kaduna‑Abuja Expressway, sparking a viral trend and prompting an urgent investigation.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
White foam on Kaduna‑Abuja Expressway
White foam on Kaduna‑Abuja Expressway

In brief

A strange white foamy cloud appeared on the busy Kaduna‑Abuja Expressway, drawing crowds that filmed the odd cloud. The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Nesrea) has launched an investigation after a lorry accident is suspected to have spilled an unknown substance. Authorities warned motorists to stay away until lab tests determine any environmental risks. Social media users have speculated it might be a chemical spill or simply a visual trick, while locals call it "cloud from the sky." The incident has become a viral trend, yet safety concerns remain paramount.

A mysterious white foamy cloud appeared on the Kaduna‑Abuja Expressway, drawing crowds that filmed the odd phenomenon on the road.

The Nigerian environmental agency, Nesrea, has launched a full investigation after reports suggest the foam may stem from a chemical spill linked to a lorry crash.

Drivers on the route stopped to snap photos and share them online, turning the incident into a viral trend.

  • Fog‑like “cloud from the sky” was the first theory.
  • Possible chemical spill after a truck accident.
  • Some believe it’s a harmless visual oddity.

Authorities have warned motorists to avoid contact with the foam, nearby soil and any water until lab tests confirm it is safe.

The investigation’s findings are expected soon, but for now the foam remains a mystery that keeps Nigeria’s commuters curious and cautious.

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