By Abolaji Ayodeji
The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC has resumed Kaduna-Abuja railway operations after eight months of suspension.

In a statement by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba on Sunday ordered the armed personnel deployment of armed personnel to the route which will commence on Monday 5the December 2022.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, FDC, CFR, has ordered immediate deployment of armed personnel drawn from the Police Mobile Force, K-9, Force Intelligence Bureau, Explosive Ordnance Unit and Railway Police Command for the commencement of railway services along Abuja/Kaduna rail lines on Monday 5th December 2022.

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“The deployment covers major railway stations along the route and operational coaches to provide adequate security for passengers, their property, and the entire service in order to prevent any unforeseen incidence,” the statement read.

NRC revealed that they resumed operations at Abuja-Kaduna railway on Monday and the first train left the terminal at 9:45 am.

NRC added that security agencies are in place to ensure passengers’ safety.