NSIB Investigates Cause Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment

The Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh Jr., has disclosed that the Bureau has deployed investigators to the site of the Abuja-Kaduna-bound train derailment to ensure the root cause of the derailment is uncovered.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Badeh stated that NSIB was aware of the derailment involving a Kaduna-bound train service that occurred at KM 49 between Kubwa Station and Asham Station.

According to the statement, “current formation available indicates that six persons sustained injuries, and no recorded fatalities.

It reads in part: “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, to issue 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.

He said, “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.”

Wole Shadare