News - South South - Edo
Updated: January 08, 2023

Edo Train Station Shut Down Following Attack By Gunmen

By Sydney Elike
January 08, 2023
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Following the attack and abduction of passengers of the Ekehen Station in Edo State, the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has closed down the train station.

AllNews Nigeria previously reported that gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen attacked the station on Saturday, abducting an unknown number of passengers.

Reacting to the unfortunate incident, NRC via an announcement on its WhatsApp group said the decision to close down the station became necessary in the wake of the security challenges in the nation.

“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", part of the statement reads.

“Due to the incident at Ekehen station on Saturday, WITS 01/ 02 will no longer stop at Ekehen Station. Please advise our customers", a second notice stated.