Recent brutal attacks on travelers in Plateau State , including a mob lynching near Mangu and a deadly ambush in Jos North have sparked fresh concerns about rising insecurity on Nigeria’s highways.

With more people being stabbed, shot, or abducted while simply commuting, road travel is increasingly seen as a life-threatening gamble.

In today’s episode of Nigeria Daily, we explore why these attacks are escalating, what is hindering effective protection, and what urgent steps authorities must take to restore safety on our roads.