The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in Kwara State has advised motorists to avoid travelling at night on high-risk roads due to growing security concerns across the country.

The state chairman of the association, Abdulrahman Onikijipa, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Ilorin.

Onikijipa urged drivers to avoid night journeys on dangerous and isolated routes, noting that many security incidents, including kidnappings, occur during late hours.

He said the association had intensified sensitisation efforts to educate drivers on safety measures through regular meetings, drivers’ briefings and union engagements.

According to him, drivers should remain alert while on the road, confirm road conditions and obtain security updates before embarking on any journey.

He also advised motorists to travel with fully charged mobile phones, keep emergency contact numbers handy and avoid unnecessary stops or picking up unknown passengers along highways or in isolated areas.