Usman Baba, the inspector-general of police (IGP), has
ordered the deployment of armed personnel to safeguard the Abuja-Kaduna rail
services.
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, in a statement on
Sunday, said the operatives would be drawn from the police mobile force, K-9,
force intelligence bureau, explosive ordinance unit and railway police command.
The Abuja-Kaduna train operation is expected to resume on
Monday, December 5.
Adejobi said 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 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,” he said.
He said the IGP 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.
The federal government had said operations would resume on
the corridor last month. However, there was a delay in bringing the plans to
fruition.
The FG, in its latest schedule, drew up another timeline for
resumption.
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