Suspected terrorists have attacked Abuja-Kaduna train after planting explosives on the rail track.
The attack was said to have been carried out on Wednesday night.
A passenger of the early morning train, on Thursday , Shehu Sani, a Senator who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, confirmed the incident via his Facebook handle.
Sani called for the suspension of Kaduna- Abuja train operations today after he escaped death.
He disclosed that the train he boarded ran a portion damaged by explosives used in attacking a Kaduna-Abuja train on Wednesday night.
According to him the bandits attacked the train between Dutse and Rijana stations and planted an explosive that damaged the rail track and also opened fire on the driver.
”Yesternight,Bandits attacked the Kaduna-Abuja train.They planted an explosive that damaged the rail track and shattered the windshield of the train engine.They also opened fire,targeting the Driver and the Tank.
“It happened between Dutse and Rijana stations.The Driver struggled to move towards Kaduna Rigasa station.
“This early morning,I was on board when our train ran over another explosive damaged railings.The train nearly skid off its path then we miraculously escaped.
“All Kaduna Abuja train operations need to be suspended for today until this issue is addressed.”
