Troops secure Abuja-Kaduna train trapped by bandits

Following a swift rescue operation, the Kaduna bound trained attacked by suspected bandits on Monday night has been secured by Nigerian troops after over over 900 passengers were rescued.

According to a statement signed by the Kaduna State Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, this was the report from the security agencies to the Kaduna State Government (KDSG).

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“The Kaduna State Government received multiple reports of an attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train service at around Kateri-Rijana general areas, said the statement.

“Relevant action agencies were urgently contacted, and robust deployments of personnel were swiftly made to the area to secure the passengers on board.

“Efforts are ongoing to convey the passengers from the location and others that sustained injuries have been rushed to hospitals for urgent medical attention.

“The Government of Kaduna State will be liaising with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to ascertain the list from the passengers’ manifest for efficient tracking.

“This is to acquire an accurate inventory of all passengers and their actual status.

Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i who has been in constant touch with the security forces, commended them for their prompt response, and thanked them for successfully securing the train and passengers on board.

Security forces are said to continue their combing of the area in additional rescue efforts.

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