The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that the Warri-Itakpe Train Service WITS 01 derailed at km 30 Ajaokuta-Itakpe section of the track about 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.in Kogi forest.
The incident occured barely a month after no fewer than 20 passengers were abducted from a train station by gunmen in Igueben, Edo State
The Coordinator of the Warri-Itakpe Train Service, Mr Sanni Abdulganiyu, while reacting to the incident in a statement, said there were no fatality nor casualty as a result of the derailment.
Abdulganiyu said the corporation was immediately alerted and security operatives were immediately drafted to the accident scene.
”The personnel comprised the Army, Police, NSCDC, and the community vigilante with the assistance of the local government chairman.
”All the 148 passengers and 30 crew members were evacuated to a safe place and arrangements were made to convey the passengers to their various destinations.
”And the passengers have been successfully conveyed.”
On the cause of the derailment, the coordinator said it had yet to be determined.
Abdulganiyu said due to the incident, the service on the corridor had been suspended and further details would be communicated to members of the public.
According to him, repair and operation would resume as soon as possible.
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