The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has temporarily suspended train services on the Abuja-Kaduna corridor following a derailment incident.
The announcement was made by NRC’s Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, during a press briefing in Abuja, just hours after the event.
Opeifa confirmed that technical experts from the NRC, along with personnel from the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and other relevant bodies, are currently at the site conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the derailment.
Addressing concerns over the safety of the trains, Opeifa dismissed reports suggesting poor maintenance, insisting the fleet is in good condition.
He also noted that full ticket refunds are being processed for all affected passengers.
The NRC chief later visited passengers at both the Asham and Idu train stations in Abuja.
He reported that six passengers sustained minor injuries and have received medical attention.
However, he acknowledged that the exact number of passengers onboard at the time of the incident remains unclear
