By Our Correspondent
The Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the immediate deployment of armed officers drawn for the resumption of railway services along the Abuja-Kaduna rail lines.
The Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced this in a statement, late on Sunday in Abuja.
Adejobi said the officers were drawn from the Mobile Force K-9, Force Intelligence Bureau, Explosive Ordnance Unit and Railway Command.
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He stated that Baba assured the general public, especially intending passengers, of adequate protection of lives and property.
Baba added that all hands are on deck to fortify the railway services along all rail lines across the country.
The Force is in talks with the Nigerian Railway Corporation and other security agencies in preparation for the commencement of the railway operations.
The deployment covers major railway stations along the route and operational coaches.
They are to provide adequate security for passengers and their property in order to prevent any unforeseen incidence.
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