The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a security alert that bandits are plotting to attack the Abuja-Kaduna train very soon.
The security agency issued a security warning urging train officials and passengers to be more careful and put in place preventive measures as criminals are planning to attack the train conveying passengers between Abuja and Kaduna.
The warning was issued in a memo sent by the DSS to Managing Director of Nigeria Railway Commission.
In the leaked letter signed by DSS Director FCT Command, R.N. Adepemu titled: Security Alert: ‘Impending threat by a coalition of banditry syndicate to attack Abuja-Kaduna train service along AKTS corridor.
It read ”Intelligence report indicates impending threat to seamless train transportation along the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS).
“The development is sequel to the plot by a coalition of banditry syndicate to attack Abuja-Kaduna Train Service aimed at kidnapping passengers on board for ransom any moment from now.
”In view of the threat inherent and the need to forestall likely breach of security along the AKTS, it is advised that, existing security arrangements be scaled up within and along the route. In addition, the need for the under listed counter security measures be in place to nip in the bud the impending threats.”
The DSS warned that the situation should be managed by concerned authorities properly in order to ensure the safety of lives and properties of commuters traveling along the route via the train.
“Although, the aforementioned threat is yet to be in the public domain, the development is capable of heightening fears over safety of lives and property amongst stakeholders and commuters of trail transportation along the AKTS corridor. herefore, the need to discreetly manage this intelligence provided cannot be, over emphasized.
“This is particularly against the backdrop of fatal attacks along the routes which left casualties and victims hence, some passengers were killed as well as others abducted for several months before their eventual release.”
Credit: Vanguard
