The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the sustained deployment of helicopters to provide aerial support for trains travelling the Abuja-Kaduna route.
This measure is part of proactive efforts to curb violent crimes along the corridor.
This information came from a statement issued on Thursday by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, which highlighted proactive safety measures in place along the corridor.
The statement noted that under the leadership of Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, this initiative aims to act as both a deterrent to criminal activities and a swift response mechanism in case of any untoward incident. Ultimately, it seeks to bolster security along the corridor and in the state as a whole.
The statement also disclosed that the Nigeria Police have apprehended masterminds of the tragic Abuja–Kaduna train attack in Katari, Kaduna State, on March 28, 2022, during some passengers lost their lives and several abducted.
Among those arrested is Ibrahim Abdullahi, also known as Mande, who confessed to leading a kidnapping syndicate operating along the Kaduna-Abuja Highway. Additionally, two other suspects, Auwal Ayuba and Babaginda Alhaji Bello, were presented by the police as members of the armed group responsible for the attack on the Abuja-bound train in Kaduna two years ago.