DSS Raises Alarm Over Impending Terrorist Attack On Abuja-Kaduna Train

DSS Raises Alarm Over Impending Terrorist Attack On Abuja-Kaduna Train

The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a security warning regarding an imminent terrorist threat targeting the Abuja-Kaduna train service.

In a leaked communication, signed by the DSS Director of FCT Command, R.N. Adepemu, titled ‘Security Alert: Impending Threat By Banditry Syndicate to Attack Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Along AKTS Corridor,’ passengers are advised to exercise heightened vigilance.

The DSS alert emphasizes an “impending threat to seamless train transportation along the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service.

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The confidential memo reveals that a coalition of banditry syndicates is actively planning an assault on the Abuja-Kaduna train, with the intent of kidnapping passengers onboard for ransom in the near future.

Furthermore, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) high command has declared its commitment to resisting terrorist propaganda.

Responding to a video released by a terrorist group claiming responsibility for downing an NAF helicopter, NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet stated that while NAF does not typically engage with such claims, addressing the propaganda’s impact is crucial.

The spokesperson highlighted that military organizations involved in counterinsurgency and counter-terrorism operations occasionally face incidents of fatalities, mishaps, and crashes due to various reasons, especially during heightened air operations.

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The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, emphasized that accident rates are linked to the intensity of air operations.

Despite the regrettable loss of lives, NAF is committed to investigating accidents to draw lessons and prevent future occurrences. The NAF cautioned against sharing graphic content of alleged crash sites, as it could negatively affect troop morale, the families of deceased personnel, and national security.

The NAF reaffirmed its determination to confront security challenges across Niger State and other troubled areas, demonstrating an unwavering resolve to overcome adversaries.