By; MATTHEW UKACHUNWA, Lagos
Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)has released update on status of the incident of the ill-fated AK9 train which was attacked by bandits on Monday March 28, 2022.
The update signed by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of NRC, Engr. Fidet Okhiria, was made available to the New Nigerian on Friday.
Okhiria said that Extensive Rolling Stock recovery exercise has been achieved.
“Specifically at the close of work today, the half capsized Coach (SP 00003) has been pushed back to standing position and Coach (SPA 00002) was re-railed and pushed to Rigasa Station,” he wrote in the news statement dated Thursday April 7, 2022.
According to him, the total number of recovered coaches is at present, 12 out of 14.
“These include all 11 No. Coaches of the attacked AK9 train and 1 No. Coach of the Rescue Train. All 12 Coaches recovered have been moved safely to our stations.Efforts are continuing to recover the remaining 2 Coaches and Loco 2809.
“Intensive and more expansive track repair works has also been achieved at the incident site. The status of the 362 passengers and 20 Train Crew on board remains the same as at our last update.
“As it is our practice, the Corporation will continue to update the general public of latest developments,” Okhiria clarified.
He expressed appreciation to the security agencies for their continued support.
