…’Vandals, not bandits, attacked train’ – NRC MD
Following the explosion that rocked the railway track of the Abuja to Kaduna corridor, the Nigeria Railway Corporation, (NRC), has suspended train services along the route indefinitely.
The Managing Director of the NRC, Engr. Fidet Okhiria, who confirmed the attack, said the explosives damaged the rail tracks somewhere between Dutse and Rijana area.
The NRC had in a statement on its website, said the services were suspended for the safety of passengers and crew members.
The statement added that efforts were being put in place to ensure absolute safety along the route and further information concerning the suspension will be conveyed to the public shortly.
Okhiria further disclosed that vandals, not bandits, attacked a train service along the Abuja-Kaduna track.
The Managing Director said an investigation is underway to unravel what really happened on the rail line.
Fear gripped passengers on Wednesday evening after an explosion led to the shutdown of the engine of the train.
