The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has condemned in strong terms the increasing attacks on its train operations along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor by suspected vandals and criminal elements.
The Chief Public Relations Officer, NRC, Mr Callistus Unyimadu, said this in a statement yesterday in Lagos. Unyimadu said the latest incident occurred around Kilometer 177 along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor, where some unknown persons reportedly gathered along the rail track and began pelting stones at a moving train.
He added that this led to damage to the windscreen of the leading locomotive.
“The corporation notes with deep concern that within the last two weeks, similar attacks have also been witnessed in other locations, including Gidan Busa/Sarki Gora Village, Kakau District, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, among others.
“This development is posing serious danger to railway operations, passengers and operational personnel.
