NRC shuts Edo train station after abduction

The Nigeria Railway Corporation announced the closure of Ekehen Station in Edo State till further notice on Sunday.

According to the organization, the decision was made due to increased security threats.

The event occurred less than a year after bandits attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28, 2022, killing 14 passengers and kidnapping 65 others.

The NRC announced the shutdown on the passengers’ WhatsApp group.

The statement reads, “Public Announcement: This is to inform our general public and most especially our esteemed passengers, that Ekehen Station has been temporarily closed due to security issues, till further notice.”