By Austin Ogwuda
…. directs travellers to stay updated by contacting Customer Service or visiting their official platforms for further information
….. Police claim they are on top of the situation
THE Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced a temporary closure of its Abraka Station on the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor following heightened security concerns in the area.
However, while the Corporation was announcing the closure on Wednesday, the Delta State Police Command’s Spokesman, Bright Edafe a Superintendent of Police (SP), the same day claimed that there was no cause for alarm.
Edafe who appeared as Guest of Orientation Panorama, a public affairs programme of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, on Voice of Delta Radio, Wednesday has this to say:
“The recent wave of kidnapping and security breaches at Abraka in Ethiope East Local Government Area was painful and unfortunate. The situation is being tackled headlong by his gallant officers and men stationed at strategic locations in the University town of Abraka and its environs”.
The management of NRC in a statement said that “As a precautionary measure, operations at Abraka Station are suspended until further notice. Normal services will resume only when the security situation improves and safety can be assured”.
Regular train services on the Warri-Itakpe line, according to the statement, will continue at other operational stations while Abraka remains shut.
The NRC management also expressed regret over the inconvenience caused and appealed to passengers for understanding and cooperation.
It urged travellers to stay updated by contacting customer service or visiting official NRC platforms for further information and guidance.
Abraka Station is one of the key stops on the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor, which has gained popularity for providing relatively safe and efficient travel between Delta, Edo, and Kogi States.
*Source: Ndokwa Reporters
