{
  "id": 18385262,
  "title": "Abuja-Kaduna highway safer under Tinubu — Dogara",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/abuja-kaduna-highway-safer-under-tinubu-dogara",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T22:24:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/abuja-kaduna-highway-safer-under-tinubu-dogara/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara has praised the current administration of President Bola Tinubu for the significant decrease in insecurity in the Middle Belt region, highlighting the safer conditions on the Abuja-Kaduna highway as proof of progress. During a meeting with Tinubu at Aso Rock Villa, Dogara and a delegation, including former Defence Minister Theophilus Danjuma, discussed the improvements. Dogara noted that the travel route from Abuja to Kaduna had previously been a dangerous one, even going as far as requiring authorities to dismantle a moving train to ensure safety. However, he stated that as of now, such crises no longer exist, describing the situation as \"remarkable improvement\". This improvement, Dogara attributed to the strategic placement of Plateau indigenes in the Federal Government, whose leadership has played a crucial role in addressing the region's long-standing security challenges. The delegation also aimed to garner political support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, part of the delegation, added that leaders from Plateau State were working to heal the wounds of ethnic and religious divisions, with early signs of success even at the community level.",
  "summary": "Former House of Reps Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, says the Abuja-Kaduna highway is now safer, citing a remarkable decline in insecurity under President Tinubu. Read More: https://punchng.com/abuja-kaduna-highway-safer-under-tinubu-dogara/",
  "key_points": [
    "President Bola Tinubu's administration has reduced insecurity in the Middle Belt region.",
    "Abuja-Kaduna highway is now safer, no longer requiring extreme measures.",
    "Plateau State leaders are working to heal ethnic and religious divisions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}