The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said that it has commenced investigation into the derailment involving a Kaduna-bound train service, which occurred at approximately 11:09am on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at KM 49 between Kubwa Station in Abuja and Asham Station.
The NSIB also confirmed that six persons were injured in the incident with no recorded fatalities.
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.”
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Director, public affairs and family assistance, NSIB, Mrs Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, further said: “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.”
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