Highway insecurity: Allegations of extortion, slow security response, and growing safety concerns

Motorists and transport operators in Nigeria have expressed increasing alarm over the deteriorating security situation on major highways. Reports indicate that drivers face extortion from criminal elements, while the response time of security agencies to emergencies has been criticized as inadequate. Additionally, travelers have highlighted the prevalence of road accidents and the looming threat of kidnappings along isolated routes, particularly on key interstate corridors connecting major cities such as Lagos and Abuja. These issues have raised significant safety concerns among those who rely on these vital transportation links.

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