Authority confirms injury of six persons as Abuja-Kaduna train derails

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said six passengers sustained injuries after a Kaduna-bound train derailed on Tuesday along the Abuja–Kaduna corridor.

The incident reportedly occurred around 11.09am at kilometre 49, between Kubwa and Asham stations.

No fatalities were reported.

In a statement by its Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, the NSIB said a “go-team” of investigators had been dispatched to the accident site to collect evidence, engage stakeholders, and commence a full inquiry.

“Current information available indicates that six persons sustained injuries, with no recorded fatalities. A go-team has been deployed to gather evidence, engage relevant stakeholders, and investigate the circumstances surrounding the derailment. The Bureau sympathises with those injured and extends support to all passengers affected,” the statement reads.

Director-General of NSIB, Capt. Alex Badeh, assured Nigerians of a transparent and independent probe.

“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 through independent safety recommendations,” he said.

The derailment occurred shortly after the train departed Abuja for Kaduna, a route that has become one of the busiest in the country.