Passengers on the Abuja-Kaduna train route were thrown into panic on Tuesday morning after a train derailed at KM 49, between Kubwa and Asham stations, leaving six people injured.
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau confirmed the accident, which happened at about 11:09 a.m., saying no deaths were recorded.
A statement by the Bureau’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, read, “Current information available indicates that six persons sustained injuries, and no recorded fatalities. A go-team has been deployed to the site to gather evidence, engage relevant stakeholders, and commence an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
“The Bureau sympathises with those injured and extends its support to all passengers affected. The investigation will focus on identifying the direct and underlying factors that led to the derailment, with the aim of issuing safety recommendations to prevent a recurrence.”
Director General of NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh, also expressed sympathy to the victims. “We deeply sympathise with all who sustained injuries. The Bureau has deployed investigators to the site to ensure the root cause of this derailment is uncovered. Our commitment is to ensure safer rail transport for Nigerians through a transparent and independent investigation,” he said.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with passengers scrambling for safety after the train went off the tracks without warning.
The Bureau said updates on the investigation would be shared as more details emerge.
