Troops, police intensify patrols on Kaduna–Abuja rail, highway

Security forces have stepped up patrols and surveillance along the Abuja–Kaduna railway corridor, Rigasa train station, and the Abuja–Kaduna highway.

Sources told reporters that the move aims to secure critical transport infrastructure and prevent possible attacks.

Area commanders in Jere and Kakuri, alongside divisional police officers along the rail corridor, have been placed on red alert in collaboration with other security agencies.

“Rigasa train station has been fortified, while patrols along the railway line and sub-stations have been intensified. Patrol vehicles on the Abuja–Kaduna highway are maintaining 24-hour visibility with hourly situation reports,” one source said.