Federal Government Unveils Plan To Combat Kidnapping Epidemic On Abuja-Kaduna Highway

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Project Implementation Committee for the provision and installation of a security surveillance system for the Abuja-Kaduna highways and railways…..CONTINUE READING

The project is aimed at addressing the frequent abductions and killings of citizens along the corridor.

Bandits and other criminal groups have been active along the route, turning it into a bustling hub of activities.

On January 10, 2024, no fewer than 85 travellers were abducted by bandits along the Kaduna-Abuja highway.

However,  to nip the situation in the bud,  the Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, inaugurated an eight-man committee.

They would see to the installation of a surveillance system along the route.

The eight-man committee which has its members drawn from the ministry, the services, and other security agencies is headed by the Director, Joint Services Department of the Ministry of Defence

This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the ministry’s Director of Press, Henshaw Ogubike.

The statement read,  “The minister has inaugurated the Project Implementation Committee for the provision and installation of the security surveillance system for the Abuja-Kaduna highways (Highways and Railways).

“The minister said that the provision of security solutions along the Abuja-Kaduna highways would checkmate the frequent security challenges along the route.

“Badaru said that the inauguration of the committee was necessitated by the security challenge witnessed along the Abuja-Kaduna highways and the need to checkmate it.

“The minister expressed confidence in the committee’s ability to deliver tangible results, reinforcing the government’s commitment to addressing security concerns on major transportation routes.”

Badaru noted that the roles of the committee included, ensuring the successful installation of the security surveillance system of both highways and railways along Abuja-Kaduna highways within 18 months.

Also, they would be ensuring the equipment for the installation of the security surveillance system meets the technical specifications.