FG deploys special guards to protect Lagos-Calabar highway

Appoints retired Gen Shodunke to lead team

By Olasunkanmi Akoni

LAGOS — The Federal Government has inaugurated a dedicated security team, Coastal Highway Guards, to protect the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway against vandalism and other unauthorised activities.

The initiative was launched on Sunday by the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, with an initial deployment of 40 officers.

The development was announced in a statement posted on X by the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Lagos State Governor, Jubril Gawat.

FG deploys special guards to protect Lagos-Calabar highway

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