Aftermath the terrorist attack of the ill-fated Abuja-Kaduna train on Monday, March 28, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the safety of about 170 passengers that were onboard the attacked AK9 train.
Also, 21 passengers have been confirmed missing, according to the Corporation.
Mr Fidet Okhiria, Managing Director, NRC made this known in a statement on Saturday.
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“The Corporation, in continuation of its concerted effort through repeated calls, has been able to confirm the safety of 170 passengers, while 21 passengers are reported missing by the relatives who made calls to us.
“The corporation is seriously collaborating with the security agencies who had already swung into action, in line with the directive of Mr President to do everything possible to rescue all those that are still missing,” he said.
Okhiria stated that the corporation had also heavily moved human and material resources to the accident site to ensure the resumption of train services without further delays.
He said the move was to reduce the stress currently faced by its passengers in getting to their destinations.
He said: “In practical terms, a high powered restoration team, led by Directors have been working round the clock to re-rail the coaches affected by the bomb blast.
“There is a co-ordinated two-pronged simultaneous restoration approach. While Loco 2702 with re-railment and restoration materials departed Idu Station, Abuja, to the bomb blast site.
“Another team with Loco 2502 departed Rigasa Station, Kaduna, with re-railment and restoration materials to the same site.
“I am happy to inform you that as at the close of work on the 1st of April 2022, Coaches SP00004, SP00009, SP00012, SP00013 have all been re-railed and safely taken to our Rigasa Station in Kaduna.
“Restoration of track for full resumption of normal train services will continue today, 2nd April 2022.”
On safety, the NRC boss said arrangements had been put in place for increased security along the track and on board the train to prevent the recurrence of the unfortunate incident.
He consoled families of victims of the attack, saying ”be assured that the corporation is with you in this challenging time”.
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This country is no longer safe. Although it’s also seems like some people were trying to sabotage the effeciency of the railway cooperation. May God protect the citizens of this country.