The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that six passengers sustained injuries on Tuesday at approximately 11:09 am after a Kaduna-bound train derailed at KM 49 between Kubwa Station and Asham Station, which prompted the deployment of a go-team to the site to gather evidence, engage stakeholders, and begin an investigation into the accident.
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, issued a statement on Tuesday.
The accident occurred at KM 49, between Kubwa Station and Asham Station. Six passengers were injured, but no fatalities were reported.
The NSIB has deployed a go-team to collect evidence, interact with stakeholders, and begin the investigation.
The statement read in parts, “Current information available indicates that six persons sustained injuries, and there are 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,” the statement read.
Speaking on the incident, the Director General of NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh, also said through the statement that,
“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 NSIB confirmed that updates would be released as the inquiry progressed.
The incident was alleged to have occurred along a busy corridor immediately after the train left Abuja about 11 a.m. for Kaduna.
The disaster caused fear among passengers, prompting many to run for safety, with eyewitnesses describing the situation as chaotic and horrifying.
One passenger described how the train veered off the tracks without warning, causing panic as people hurried out of the impacted cabins.
