Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered the deployment of armed personnel to safeguard the Abuja-Kaduna rail services.
The force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday night.
He said the operatives would be drawn from the police mobile force, K-9, force intelligence bureau, explosive ordinance unit, and railway police command.
According to Adejobi, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has been in regular talks with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and other security agencies in preparation for the commencement of operation.
The Abuja-Kaduna train operation is expected to resume on Monday, December 5.
“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,” the statement reads.
“The Nigeria Police Force has been in regular talks with the Nigerian Railway Corporation and other security agencies in preparation for the commencement of operations.
“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 police spokesperson also disclosed that Baba has assured the public, especially intending passengers, of adequate protection of lives and property.
He quoted the IGP as saying that all hands are on deck to fortify the railway services along the route and other rail lines across the country.
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