NRC said the incident occurred “at about 11.09 at KM 49 between Kubwa station and Asham station”.
At least six passengers were injured on Tuesday morning after a Kaduna-bound passenger train derailed at KM 49, between Kubwa and Asham stations, along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor.
A statement signed by Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) spokesperson, said a team of investigators had been deployed to the site to gather evidence, interact with stakeholders, and begin a full probe into the derailment.
“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 statement said.
“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.”
The Director-General of NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh, also expressed sympathy with the victims, vowing that the cause of the derailment would be thoroughly investigated.
“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,” Badeh said.
SaharaReporters earlier broke the news, reporting the derailment of the train and overturning of cabins.
Later, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) in a statement signed by its Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the incident, noting that emergency rescue operations, including medical personnel, had been mobilised.
NRC said the incident occurred “at about 11.09 at KM 49 between Kubwa station and Asham station”.
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