The Kaduna state government on Monday night said it has received multiple reports of an attack by bandits on the Abuja-Kaduna train service around Kateri-Rijana general areas.
In a statement signed by Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, authorities said security agencies have reported to the Kaduna state government that the military has secured the Kaduna bound train from Abuja trapped by terrorists.
While the Kaduna government didn’t mention anything on casualties or the number of people onboard, it said those injured in the attack have been taken to hospitals.
“Relevant action agencies were urgently contacted, and robust deployments of personnel were swiftly made to the area to secure the passengers on board,” the statement reads.
“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 continue to comb the general area in additional rescue efforts.
“Emerging developments will be communicated to the public.”
