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NSIB – Six injured in Abuja–Kaduna train derailment (PHOTOS)
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau Six has confirmed that six passengers sustained injuries on Tuesday at approximately 11:09 am after a Kaduna-bound train derailed at KM 49 between Kubwa Station and Asham Station which prompted the deployment of a go-team to the site to gather evidence, engage stakeholders, and begin an investigation into the accident.
According to a statement signed by Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, on Tuesday, the accident took place at KM 49, between Kubwa Station and Asham Station. Current information indicates that six passengers sustained injuries, though no fatalities were recorded.
The NSIB confirmed that a go-team has been deployed to the site to collect evidence, interact with stakeholders, and begin investigating the circumstances that led to the derailment.
The statement read in parts, “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 an 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,” the statement read.
Director General of NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh while commenting on the incident, also said through the statement that,
“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 Bureau assured that updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.
The incident was reported to have occurred along the busy corridor shortly after the train left Abuja around 11 a.m. on its way to Kaduna.
The derailment threw passengers into panic, forcing many to flee for safety, while eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic and terrifying.
One passenger recounted that the train went off the tracks without warning, sparking confusion as people scrambled out of the affected cabins.
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The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has confirmed the recovery of a second victim after a Toyota Camry saloon car somersaulted and plunged into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge, inward Iyana Iworo.
It was reported that a 27-year-old woman, Aisha Maikudi Ibrahim, d!ed in the tragic incident which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Her body was recovered by local divers and handed over to her family for burial.
Ms Ibrahim, who lived in Gbagada, was returning from an event in Ikoyi where she worked as a vendor when the crash occurred.
The public affairs unit of LASWA in a statement on Wednesday, August 27, said initial reports suggested that Aisha was the only occupant of the car, however follow-up investigations confirmed the presence of a second passenger, identified as Chado Daniel Danladi.
According to the agency, Danladi, 31, residing at 7 Oremeta Street, Off Opebi Link Bridge, Ikeja, was recognised as Aisha’s colleague.
“The body of the second victim was recovered during an extended SAR operation and has been delivered to his family,” the statement read in part
Meanwhile, friends and colleagues of the victims have taken to social media to mourn them.
One Uwana Anthony shared photos of Aisha and Chado on Wednesday, August 27.
“Rest on Aisha and Chado” he captioned the post.
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