The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has cancelled its service on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line after an attack on the train.
The train was reportedly attacked with explosives by gunmen on two different occasions — yesterday night and this morning.
In a message to passengers on its booking website, the NRC said it is suspending the service for the safety of travellers.
The corporation said it is working to restore the service, and will inform the public when the train starts running again.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, train services have been immediately suspended for the safety of our dear passengers,” information on the website read.
“Efforts are in place to restore service. Further information would follow immediately, the service is restored.”
VIDEO: Bandits on Wednesday attacked the Kaduna-Abuja train by planting an explosive along the rail track. Explosive shattered the windshield of the train engine. pic.twitter.com/P6oPkKG8W9
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