The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says the agency is aware of the derailment involving a Kaduna-bound train service which occurred at approximately 11:09 A.M. Tuesday at KM 49 between Kubwa Station and Asham Station.
According to statement by the agency, the current information available indicates that six persons sustained injuries, and no recorded fatalities saying that a go-team has been deployed to the site to gather evidence, engage relevant stakeholders, and commence 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” it added
Commenting on the incident, the Director General of NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., said:
“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 said it will provide updates as the investigation progresses.
