Kaduna Govt confirms bandits attack on Abuja-Kaduna train

The Kaduna State Government on Monday night confirmed the attack on Kaduna- Abuja bound train by bandits but said that troops deployed to the scene rescued the train.

Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, a statement acknowledged: “The Kaduna State Government received multiple reports of an attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train service at around Kateri-Rijana general areas.”

the commissioner declared: “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 continue to comb the general area in additional rescue efforts.

“Emerging developments will be communicated to the public.”

The bandits were said to have spent about hour attempting to force their way into the train. There was no security intervention to restrain them. The bandits eventually had their way, injured many and kidnapped several others before the arrival of the troops.

Bandits had invaded the Kaduna International Airport on Saturday, causing operational obstructions.