Insecurity: Police IG Orders Heightened Security Along Abuja-Kaduna Expressway Against Kidnapping

To guarantee the safeguarding of drivers on the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the deployment of police officers and security measures.

Additionally, Egbetokun gave deputy Inspector General of Operations Ede Ekpeji instructions to oversee the security guards posted to the route closely, stating that their presence would “act as a deterrent to criminal activities.”

This was announced in a statement delivered at Force Headquarters in Abuja by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, and posted on the Nigeria Police Force’s handle on X early on Thursday.

The statement read, “The IGP, while directing the DIG Operations, DIG Ede Ayuba Ekpeji, on strict supervision of the personnel detailed for operations along the route, reiterated that the proactive step aims to reassure citizens and travellers of their safety, as the increased presence of security forces in the region will

“In response to the growing concerns regarding security along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has implemented robust measures to enhance safety and security in the region.”

Adejobi noted that the deployment will leverage “advanced technology and strategic resources to bolster the overall security infrastructure along the route..”

“The IGP, while directing the DIG Operations, DIG Ede Ayuba Ekpeji, on strict supervision of the personnel detailed for operations along the route, reiterated that the proactive step aims to reassure citizens and travellers of their safety, as the increased presence of security forces in the region will act as a deterrent to criminal activities,” the statement noted.

Egbetokun emphasize the importance of joint effort as in “maintaining the security and well-being of all residents and travellers,” adding that the public should “remain vigilant” and “cooperate with security personnel” while discharging their duties.

“The IGP assures the public that these strengthened security measures are part of an ongoing commitment to ensuring a secure and peaceful environment,” the statement added.