The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has raised fresh concerns over coordinated attacks on railway infrastructure in parts of the country, even as it announced additional train services on the Lagos–Ibadan corridor ahead of the Sallah celebration.

In a statement at the weekend, the Corporation disclosed that fresh incidents of rail vandalism were recorded in Plateau and Bauchi states, describing the development as a direct attack on critical national infrastructure, public safety and national security.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NRC, Kayode Opeifa, condemned the persistent attacks on railway facilities, describing them as sabotage against national development and a serious threat to passengers and railway personnel.

Meanwhile, the Corporation has announced a temporary increase in train operations on the Lagos–Ibadan Train Service corridor to ease passenger movement during the Sallah festivities.

Under the arrangement, six train trips will operate on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, instead of the usual four services.

Meanwhile, as Muslim faithful prepare to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, ram dealers have called on government at all levels to hasten salary payment for the month of May to improve patronage.

A ram seller in Ilorin, Olarewaju Taofeeq, said that the prices of rams are on the high side due to transport hikes and the cost of feed.

He said the ram prices range from N1,000,000 to N500,000 and N150,000.

He, however, expressed optimism that sales would improve before the celebration day if salaries are paid.