Traveller Recounts What Happened When The Train Stopped In The Middle Of Nowhere

I fainted when they had trekked for 3 hours and met Fulani herdsmen......

A traveler en route to Abuja has recounted how he and other passengers were left stranded in a remote forest, called evil forest in Kogi State after their train broke down, forcing them to trek for hours through unfamiliar terrain.

In a video shared online by the traveller, Kola Edokpayi, he explained that after failing to secure a flight to Abuja, he opted to travel by train from Agbor to Itakpe in Kogi State as part of his journey to the FCT.

However, the journey took an unexpected turn when the train reportedly developed technical issues in a remote part of Kogi, which was described as an “evil forest”, a place known to be frequented by armed herders and their cattle and without mobile network coverage.

“We became apprehensive,” the passenger recounted. “We were stranded in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by forest and with no idea how long the repair would take. So, we decided to start trekking.”

According to him, the passengers began what he described as an "endurance trek" in a bid to reach the nearest train station or town.

“We’ve been trekking for more than three hours, and we’re still on the move,” he said during the ordeal.

In a surprising twist, he praised the “Fulani herders” encountered in the forest, noting that they were “remarkably friendly” and even assisted the stranded passengers in navigating the unfamiliar territory.

“The Fulani herders we met were very helpful. Contrary to the fear many of us had, they guided us and showed kindness throughout the walk,” he added.
The traveller called on the Federal Government to be more proactive in maintaining trains and ensuring the safety of passengers.

“Airlines cancel flights without notice, roads are unsafe due to kidnappers and poor conditions, and now trains are breaking down in forests. May God continue to help us in this country,” he said.

Sahara Reporters