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Warns Passengers against Patronage
- Safiu Kehinde
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has raised alarm over fraudulent booking platforms targeted at unsuspecting members of the public.
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos by the Corporation’s Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu.
According to the Unnyimadu, the unauthorised platforms perform the fraudulent act via passengers’ individual bank accounts.
While noting that the NRC is not affiliated to the platforms which were not disclosed, the NRC spokesperson warned passengers against patronising the platforms.
“The attention of the management of NRC has been drawn to the activities of fraudulent and unauthorised platforms soliciting train ticket payments from unsuspecting members of the public via individual bank accounts.
“The NRC wishes to categorically state that these platforms are not affiliated to the corporation and any payment made through such channels is done at the victim’s risk.
“Passengers are strongly advised to desist from engaging with these fraudulent sites and must not, under any circumstances, pay into personal or unverified accounts for train bookings,” he said.
Unyimadu proceeded to list the only authorised online booking platforms for NRC train services which include Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS): https://nrc-fane.ng; Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS): https://nrc.tps.ng; Lagos-Ibadan Train Service (LITS): https://nrc.gsds.ng.
He encouraged passengers to verify all booking platforms through the NRC official website: www.nrc.gov.ng or by contacting NRC customer service centers.
“The management is working closely with relevant security agencies to investigate and bring those behind these scams to justice.
“We remain committed to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of all our esteemed passengers,” Unyimadu added.