Eight persons have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly selling Abuja-Kaduna train tickets beyond stipulated price.
In a statement on Monday, EFCC spokesman, Tony Orilade said the suspects sold the N1,300 economy ticket between N2,000 and N5,000 while first class ticket which is officially sold for N2,500 went up as high as N7,000 to N15,000.
The commission said it arrested the following on Saturday: Clement Zakka, Udim Samson, Adams Danladi, Otitomoni Omobolanle, and Hassan Dauda at Kubwa train terminal, Abuja.
Three others including a Nigeria Railway Corporation worker were arrested at Rigasa station in Kaduna on Sunday.
“The Commission swung into action after receiving an intelligence report alleging that some group of people at the Idu and Kubwa train stations have been racketeering train tickets making it difficult for passengers to have access to tickets and further sabotaging government efforts in ensuring easy transportation across the country.
“The suspects were arrested during a sting operation at the stations; they will soon be charged to court,” the statement said.
EFCC also said the station manager, chief marketing officer and chief parcel booking officer of Kaduna railway station have also been invited for questioning.
