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NSIB LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN DERAILMENT

[Abuja, Nigeria, August 26, 2025)
FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) is aware of
the derailment involving a Kaduna-bound train service which
occurred at approximately 11:09 A.M. today, 26th August
2025, at KM 49 between Kubwa Station and Asham Station.
Current information available indicates that six persons
sustained injuries, and no recorded fatalities. 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 thc aim of issuing safety recommendations to
prevent a recurrence.

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."

The NSIB will provide updates as the investigation
progresses.

Mrs Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji
Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance,
Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau