A train plying the Warri-Itakpe route has reportedly derailed, forcing many passengers to be stranded.
Several passengers were said to have abandoned the train for fear of being kidnapped.
It was gathered that the train left Warri early on Sunday and got derailed at around 12pm inside the thick forest between Ajaokuta and Itakpe.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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