Adebayo mourns victims, presses FG on Warri-Itakpe train crash probe
The Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2027 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed deep sorrow over the derailment of the Warri–Itakpe train near Agbor, Delta State, and called for an immediate and transparent investigation into the incident to prevent future occurrences.
Reacting to reports that the train, carrying 482 passengers, derailed, leaving four people dead and several others injured, Adebayo described the accident as a national tragedy that demands both compassion and accountability.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the SDP chieftain extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured passengers a speedy recovery.
According to reports, the victims included two adult women, one adult male and an infant. Injured passengers were reportedly evacuated to medical facilities in Agbor for treatment.
Adebayo said the incident should serve as a wake-up call to authorities responsible for transportation infrastructure and public safety.
“No family boards a train expecting tragedy,” he said, stressing that every Nigerian who chooses public transportation deserves the assurance that the system is safe, reliable and properly maintained.
He also commended emergency responders and medical personnel for their swift intervention in evacuating passengers and attending to the victims.
The SDP presidential candidate, however, maintained that sympathy alone would not be enough, urging the Federal Government and railway authorities to launch a comprehensive and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the derailment.
