Nigerian authorities had knowledge of the latest attack on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line, intelligence shows.
The train was bombed on Wednesday and Thursday with the intention of abducting passengers.
The incursion was carried out by Boko Haram and bandits, a joint operation that confirmed their collaboration in the North-West.
Eons Intelligence reports the sighting of classified messages between a notorious bandit, Baffa, and his ally, Bala.
On October 19, 2021, a document titled “PLANNED ATTACK ON TRAIN AROUND RIJANA, KADUNA STATE” was sent to relevant government agencies.
Credit: DailyTimes