Fulani Herders Guide Passengers Through Kogi ‘Evil Forest’ After Train Breakdown (Video)

A train heading to Abuja broke down in a remote Kogi forest, leaving passengers stranded for hours. With no signal, they had to trek through tough terrain to find help.

A routine journey to Abuja turned into a nightmarish ordeal for passengers on Tuesday when a train broke down in a remote forest area of Kogi State.

The breakdown left travelers stranded in the middle of nowhere, forcing them to walk for hours through rugged terrain in search of help.

One of the passengers, Marxist activist Kola Edokpayi, shared a video of the distressing incident. Edokpayi, who had chosen rail travel after failing to secure a flight from Agbor to Abuja, found himself caught in a technical malfunction in a region known for its security concerns and lack of mobile network coverage. Describing the area as an “evil forest,” Edokpayi expressed the fear and uncertainty the passengers faced. “We became apprehensive. We were stranded in the middle of nowhere, and with no idea how long repairs would take, we decided to start trekking,” he said.

The passengers, facing no other option, embarked on what Edokpayi called an “endurance trek,” walking for more than three hours. Despite the daunting situation, they found unexpected assistance from a group of Fulani herders. “The Fulani herders we met were helpful and kind. They guided us through unfamiliar paths,” Edokpayi recounted, praising their support in an otherwise difficult situation.

The incident has sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many Nigerians expressing frustration and concern over the state of the country’s transport infrastructure. Some questioned the government’s commitment to improving transportation, while others highlighted the broader issues of insecurity and mismanagement.

Chinedu Okoli, reacting to the news, sarcastically asked, “Who’s the transport minister again bikonu?” Another user, Mho’, empathized with the passengers, particularly those burdened with heavy luggage, saying, “Na people wey go carry big luggage I dey feel for.” Meanwhile, Mercy Oyidiya voiced concern over the exposure of innocent people to potential dangers, stating, “Exposing innocent people to Fulani kidnappers.”

Others, like FrostedIce, pointed out the lack of accountability in the country, saying, “Everything in Nigeria needs an overhaul, starting from our minds.” Some also questioned the reliability of the country’s transport system, with one user, Olańíyì, expressing frustration: “Abeg e get anything made of engine wey no fit break down?”

As the report of how the train broke down in Kogi continues to make waves, many believe it highlights the deeper issues facing Nigeria’s infrastructure and security, with many calling for urgent reforms to prevent such dangerous situations from happening again.

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