Transporters Form Night Convoys on Lagos–Mararaba Route to Deter Kidnappers

Commercial transporters now travel in nighttime convoys along the Lagos–Mararaba corridor to protect passengers from bandits and kidnappers. A widely shared video shows vans and buses moving closely together under cover of darkness, with on-screen slogans like “Injury for one is injury for all” and “In peace we go.” Highways in the North-Central and North-West have grown dangerous due to armed banditry and ransom kidnappings. Lone vehicles face frequent ambushes, prompting international travel advisories warning against road travel in many states. With official security often lacking, drivers rely on mutual protection. By moving in groups, they aim to discourage attackers and ensure help is nearby if trouble strikes.

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