The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said that six persons sustained injuries, but no casualties were recorded in the Abuja-Kaduna train Derailment.
NSIB disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement signed by its Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji.
The bureau, however, said it has commenced investigation to unravel the cause of the incident
“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 the aim of issuing safety recommendations to prevent a recurrence,” NSIB said.
Commenting on the incident, the Director General of NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh 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.
He said the bureau is committed to ensuring safer rail transport for Nigerians through a transparent and independent investigation.
“The NSIB will provide updates as the investigation progresses.”
