The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that six passengers sustained injuries on Tuesday after a Kaduna-bound train derailed at KM 49, between Kubwa Station and Asham Station, at approximately 11:09 a.m.
In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, the Bureau said no fatalities were recorded in the incident. A go-team has since been deployed to the site to collect evidence, engage stakeholders, and begin an investigation into the cause of the derailment.
“Current information available indicates that six persons sustained injuries, and no fatalities were recorded. 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 noted.
The Bureau extended sympathy to the injured passengers and assured the public that the investigation will focus on uncovering both the direct and underlying factors that led to the derailment, with the aim of issuing safety recommendations to prevent a recurrence.
NSIB’s Director General, Captain Alex Badeh, also expressed concern, stating: “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.”
The incident occurred shortly after the train departed Abuja for Kaduna, throwing passengers into panic. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with many scrambling out of the affected cabins for safety.
This 9am News report confirms that while investigations are ongoing, the Bureau has pledged to provide updates as new findings emerge.
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