The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) yesterday shut down a train station in Edo State after the abduction of train passengers waiting to board a train at the weekend.

More than 32 passengers and members of staff of the Nigerian Railway Corporation were on Saturday taken hostage by attackers suspected to be armed herdsmen who attacked the Igueben train substation in Edo State on Saturday evening at about 5 pm.

NRC said the decision to shut down the train station became vital due to growing security challenges in the area. A public announcement by the NRC posted on the passengers’ WhatsApp group stated that the closure was “till further notice.” Part of the statement reads: “Public Announcement: This is to inform our general public and most especially our esteemed passengers, that Ekehen Station has been temporarily closed due to security issues, till further notice.”Another notice to this effect also stated: “Due to the incident at Ekehen station on Saturday, WITS 01/ 02 will no longer stop at Ekehen Station. Please advise our customers.”