Dogara Reports Decline in Insecurity in Middle Belt

On November 6, Yakubu Dogara, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, reported a notable decline in insecurity in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu's administration. Speaking to State House correspondents after a meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, Dogara cited the improved safety of the Abuja-Kaduna highway as evidence of this progress.

He referenced the severe insecurity that plagued the route, including the March 2022 attack on an Abuja-Kaduna train that resulted in multiple fatalities and abductions. Dogara acknowledged the remarkable improvement in security, attributing it to the strategic placement of Plateau indigenes in the Federal Government.

He also mentioned that the delegation's visit aimed to garner political support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Caleb Mutfwang, the Governor of Plateau State, noted ongoing efforts to foster dialogue among youth across different ethnic and religious groups, indicating positive grassroots developments.