Suspected terrorists on Monday bombed an Abuja-Kaduna train carrying over 900 passengers.
The attack occurred at a point between Rijana and Katari in Kaduna State.
A passenger was reported to have managed to call his relation, saying all passengers were lying on the floor as the terrorists were shooting at the train, sporadically.
The incident came two days after armed gangs invaded Kaduna International Airport, killing aviation workers and leaving many others wounded.
Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria, confirmed the development, saying efforts are underway to obtain further information about it.
Number of casualties could not be immediately confirmed at the time of filing this report.
The railway has become one of the busiest in the country since it was opened in 2016 amidst expectation it would provide a safer alternative to people plying the route.
However, several attacks linked to armed gangs have occurred repeatedly along the route, even as the government issued regular assurances to citizens about their safety.
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