Terrorists Planning To Attack Abuja-Kaduna Train – DSS Warns

Bandit terrorists are preparing to launch a devastating attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train service at any moment, according to the Department of State Services (DSS).

Recall that on March 28, 2022, terrorists ambushed a train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna in Katari village, Kaduna State, capturing numerous passengers in the process. The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) was compelled by this incident to temporarily cease operations along the line.

Security Alert: coming Threat By A Coalition Of Banditry Syndicate To Attack Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Along AKTS Corridor was the title of a leaked letter from the DSS written by R.N. Adepemu, Director of FCT Command. The letter cautioned train passengers to be especially careful due to the coming attack.

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The DSS stated that there was a “impending threat to seamless train transportation along the Abuja – Kaduna Train Service (AKTS),” and that a banditry syndicate alliance was preparing to assault the Abuja-Kaduna train at any moment with the intention of kidnapping passengers on board for ransom.

The memo read: “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 emplaced ta nip in the bud the impending threats.

i. Air surveillance patrol; Surveillance on the rail track; Military checkpoint/ patrol; Police checkpoint/ patrol; Security raid operation be carry out around Byazhin, Jibi, as well as ja forest Enhance the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (NPMF) operatives with walkie talkie to sustain escort services on train;

“Deploy more Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) with walkie talkie to provide escort duty; ie contents of this correspondence are classified: Unauthorized disclostre could lead to prosecution.

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“Crisis response team be established in the advent of attack for quick response time; Intelligence sharing amongst all relevant stakeholders.

“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.

“Therefore, 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.”

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