Railway Security: FG To Establish Community Committees

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The Federal Government is set to establish the Nigerian Railways and Host Communities Security Committees as part of measures to curb armed attacks on railway infrastructure and passengers in the country.

A statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Henshaw Ogubike said the government will take proactive measures to forestall train station attacks in the country and ensure safety of passengers and facilities.

Part of the measures he noted is the establishment of a collaborative initiative between the Nigerian Railway Corporation and the host communities.

Meanwhile, the Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation, Fidet Okhiria has said that trains on the Warri-Itakpe corridor would not be making a stop at the Tom Ikimi Train Station for the mean time.