Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has kicked against the removal of train Coaches from the Maiduguri Terminus of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), saying that such act would not be allowed to take palace again under his watch without due process.
Recall that some persons claiming to be acting on the authority of the NRC on Monday attempted to remove train coaches from the terminus to other parts of the country. They were however stopped by some youths who protested against the move.
Governor Zulum on Tuesday during a visit to the NRC Terminal, described the attempt to remove the coaches and railway parts as evil promising that he would get to the root of the matter.
“About five months ago, some of the rolling stocks were conveyed to other states of the federation without the knowledge of the security operatives and Borno State Government, the governor disclosed.
Zulum said he contacted the NRC on the matter after attempts to remove train coaches were thwarted by vigilant residents.
“This time around, the community raised alarm when they saw the movement of these rolling stocks from Maiduguri to other parts of the country.
“When we contacted the management of Nigerian Railway Corporation, they said the rolling stocks would be moved to Jos for a complete overhaul and be dispatched elsewhere,” Zulum said.
Zulum maintained that the state would no longer fold its hands and allow the removal of infrastructure at the Maiduguri Terminus again without due process being followed.
“Nobody will move out any of the rail infrastructures here in Borno State without recourse to the rule of law,” Zulum said.