Train derails on Abuja–Kaduna route, NRC mobilises rescue operations
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the derailment of one of its Abuja–Kaduna train services on Sunday morning.
In a statement signed by its Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, the incident occurred at about 11:09 a.m. at kilometre 49, between Kubwa Station and Asham Station.
Opeifa said emergency rescue teams, medical personnel, and nearby hospitals were immediately mobilised to the scene to ensure the safety of passengers.
He added that a full complement of security operatives had been deployed, while efforts were ongoing to move all passengers back to Abuja safely.
“We appeal for calm and kindly bear with us at this moment,” the NRC boss stated.
Details on the cause of the derailment and possible casualties were yet to be disclosed at press time.
