Gunmen have attacked a passenger train on the Kaduna-Abuja route on Monday evening, Dateline Nigeria has learnt.
Sources said the rail tracks were attacked with explosives between Dutse and Kakau stations around 8pm as the train headed for the Rigasa station from Idu in Abuja.
It is feared that many passengers may have been injured, but details remain sketchy.
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A Facebook user, Anas Iro Danmusa, in a series of posts said “Please this is an emergency. We are inside train at the moment. Kidnappers planted explosives and the train engines have been ruined. We are helpless. Abuja to Kaduna train. Gunshots still being fired right around us. We are just under the seats praying to God while waiting for help. Since 8pm we have been here. Between Katari to Rijana. I am a living witness…”
“There is bad network where we are at the moment. It is just luck that I am able to type this. They are actually trying to force themselves inside the train…no help yet. Over 1 hour.
“Alhamdulillah! The army are with us. We are safe!!!.”
Dateline Nigeria reports that the Abuja-Kaduna rail tracks were attacked with explosives in October 2021, leading to suspension of services for five days on the route.
The authorities are yet to comment on the incidents even as many believe some passengers might have been injured as a result of the stampede on board the train.
