By Ife Osemedua
365Daily – 12 out of the 14 Abuja-Kaduna coaches of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) which were attacked by terrorists last week have been moved to various stations.
This is according to Mr Fidet Okhiria, NRC’s Managing Director.
He said in a statement on Friday, April 8, 2022, that efforts were being made to recover the remaining two coaches.
Okhiria stated: ”Extensive Rolling Stock recovery exercise has been achieved.
”Specifically at the close of work today (April 7), 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.
”The total number of recovered coaches is now 12 out of 14. These include all 11 coaches of the attacked AK9 train and one coach of the Rescue Train.
”All 12 coaches recovered have been moved safely to our stations. Efforts are continuing to recover the remaining two coaches and Loco 2809.’’
According to Okhiria, intensive and more expansive track repair works have been done at the incident site.
As at April 4, 191 persons on the manifest were confirmed safe and at their various homes; 22 people were reported missing by their relatives and eight confirmed dead.
The NRC boss reiterated that the corporation would continue to update the general public of latest developments.
He also appreciated the security agencies for their continued support.