Following reports of alleged kidnappings along the Abuja-Kaduna expressway, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, ordered the deployment of police officers with guarded security equipment to be stationed on the road and ensure the safety of travellers.
The IGP further directed the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations), Ede Ekpeji, to monitor the operation and ensure strict compliance with the order by the police designated to the highway.
Police spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on the force’s X (Twitter) handle on Thursday.
