1 Dies As Police Probe ‘Fatal Train Accident’ Along Gwagwa-Idu Rail Line

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has commenced investigation into the death of female adult suspected to be fatal train accident along Gwagwa-Idu rail line in Abuja.

LEADERSHIP investigation showed that an unidentified body of a woman was found on the train track on Monday, March 24, a development that prompted the police investigation into the situation leading to the death of the lady.

Confirming the incident, the FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the Command was “investigating a fatal train accident that claimed the life of an unidentified woman along the Gwagwa-Idu railway line.

“On March 24, 2025, at about 11:00am, FCT Police responded to a distress call reporting an unconscious female on the railway tracks behind Zeberced Company, Idu. Upon arrival, officers found a lifeless and disfigured female body, believed to have been struck by a train.

“The remains were evacuated to Kubwa General Hospital, where her death was confirmed. Efforts are ongoing to identify her and locate her relatives.”

Meanwhile, the FCT deputy commissioner of police in charge of operations, DCP Isyaku Sharu, has urged residents to exercise caution around railway lines and adhere to safety regulations.

He also called on anyone with useful information to contact the police on any of its emergencies line: 08032003913, 08028940883, 07057337653, or the Complaint Response Unit at 08107314192.