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The Senate Wednesday labeled the popular Abuja-Kaduna highway the most dangerous in Africa due to the activities of kidnappers and armed...

The Senate Wednesday labeled the popular Abuja-Kaduna highway the most dangerous in Africa due to the activities of kidnappers and armed bandits operating on the expressway.

The Delta Central Senator added that it is apparent that only those who wanted to commit suicide would ply the road.He added that the government should take steps to patronize local manufacturers for the production of couches. The Lagos East Senator told his colleagues that he just came back from China, a trip that was necessitated by the pressure on the rail lines.

Ndume in his lead debate noted with concern the undue pressure on existing facilities at the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. He observed that the daily schedule for Abuja-Kaduna from Monday to Sunday is: 7am, 2pm and 6pm except for Wednesday with only trips at 7am and 6pm.

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