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Mohammed Badaru, minister of defence, says the federal government will install a security surveillance system along the Abuja-Kaduna highway.

To that effect, the minister inaugurated an eight-member committee to ensure that the system is installed.

The committee has members drawn from the security agencies in the country, according to NAN.

The minister further said that the inauguration of the committee signified a remarkable milestone in ensuring safety along the Abuja-Kaduna highway and railway.

Badaru expressed confidence in the committee’s ability to deliver tangible results.

“[It will] reinforce the federal government’s commitment towards addressing security concerns on major transportation routes in the country,” he said.

“The committee was mandated to source for a security surveillance system that meets the technical specifications, ensure its successful installation, and suggest other measures necessary for the seamless implementation of the system.”

The committee has eight months to complete its assignment.

The Abuja-Kaduna highway has seen an upsurge in kidnappings and armed robberies in recent times.