Senator Shehu Sani says bandits attacked the Kaduna-Abuja train on Wednesday night, October 20. According to Sani, the bandits attacked the train between Dutse and Rijana stations and planted an explosive that damaged the rail track and also opened fire on the driver.
Read his post below
”Yesternight,Bandits attacked the Kaduna-Abuja train.They planted an explosive that damaged the rail track and shattered the windshield of the train engine.They also opened fire,targeting the Driver and the Tank.
It happened between Dutse and Rijana stations.The Driver struggled to move towards Kaduna Rigasa station.
This early morning,I was on board when our train ran over another explosive damaged railings.The train nearly skid off its path then we miraculously escaped.
All Kaduna Abuja train operations need to be suspended for today until this issue is addressed.”
Photos of the attacked train have been shared online, See more below
