DSS nabs train manager on leaked security memo

The Department of State Services has arrested the Manager, Abuja-Kaduna Train Service, Pascal Nnorli, following the leak of a memo warning of possible terror attack on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line.

A reliable source in the Nigerian Railway Corporation said the manager was arrested along with the Operations Manager, Victor Adamu, and other staff members.

The media on Wednesday reported that the DSS had issued security alert to the NRC on a plot by bandits to attack the train along the route.

In the memo signed by the Director of the DSS, FCT Command, R.N. Adepemu, warned train passengers to be security-conscious.

The source said one persons among those arrested on Thursday was released.

When contacted, the NRC Managing Director, Mr Fidet Okhiria, declined comments.