By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja –
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, 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 police boss gave the order in a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officers, Muyiwa Adejobi.
It would be recalled that Boko Haram terrorists had blown the rail track and bombed the moving train, killing some and abducting more than 60 passengers, who were held hostage for months before they were finally released.
In a bid to avoid a reoccurrence, IGP Akali Baba said 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.
He said 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 unforseen incidence.
The IGP therefore assured the general public, especially intending passengers, of adequate protection of lives and property, as all hands are on deck to fortify the railway services along the route and other rail lines across the country.
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