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NIGERIA RAILWAY CORPORATION CLOSES ABRAKA STATION OVER SECURITY CONCERNS

The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the temporary closure of its Abraka Station on the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor due to heightened security concerns in the area. According to a statement by the NRC management, recent security assessments revealed a lack of sufficient evidence to ensure the safety of staff and passengers, prompting the immediate suspension of operations. “As a precautionary measure, operations at Abraka Station are suspended until further notice,” the statement read. “Normal services will resume only when the security situation improves and safety can be assured.” The closure is expected to last at least one week and is part of NRC’s broader effort to prioritize passenger safety amid growing incidents of insecurity along certain rail corridors in the country. The NRC management expressed regret over the inconvenience caused and appealed to passengers for understanding and cooperation. “We urge travelers to stay updated by contacting customer service or visiting official NRC platforms for further information and guidance,” the statement added. Regular train services on the Warri-Itakpe line will continue at other operational stations while Abraka remains shut. Abraka Station is a key stop on the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor, which has gained popularity for providing relatively safe and efficient travel between Delta, Edo, and Kogi States. Security agencies are reportedly working with the NRC to monitor the situation and restore safe access to the affected station. The NRC’s decision to close the station underscores its commitment to ensuring the safety of passengers and staff.

POLICE, HUNTERS KILL FOUR SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS IN DELTA STATE

A dramatic incident has unfolded in Abraka Community, Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State, where policemen and hunters jointly gunned down four suspected kidnappers perceived to be Fulani herdsmen in the early hours of Wednesday. According to reports, the security operatives recovered one AK47 rifle from the suspects. The lifeless bodies of the suspects were seen lying at the Abraka Police Division. Human rights activist Comrade Efemena Umukoro has hailed the police and local hunters for their bravery in fighting kidnappers. “The earlier the kidnappers are brought to justice, the better for the people of Abraka Community and its environ,” Umukoro said in a statement. The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, is yet to confirm the report. Efforts to reach him for confirmation were unsuccessful as he failed to respond to a text and WhatsApp message sent by our correspondent. The incident comes on the heels of peaceful protests against incessant kidnappings and killings in the area. The joint operation by the police and hunters is seen as a significant breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping in the state.