The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said that a go-team has been deployed to the site of the Abuja-Kaduna train bound that derailed on Tuesday to gather evidence, engage relevant stakeholders, and commence investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
NSIB noted that it was aware of the derailment involving a Kaduna-bound train service which occurred at approximately 11:09 a.m on 26th August 2025, at KM 49 between Kubwa Station and Asham Station.
The Bureau said that current information available indicates that six persons sustained injuries, and no recorded fatalities.
Commenting on the incident, the Director General of NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh in a statement issued Tuesday by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, with agency sympathised with all who sustained injuries.
Badeh said: “The Bureau has deployed investigators to the site to ensure the root cause of this derailment is uncovered.”
Badeh stressed that the investigation would focus on identifying the direct and underlying factors that led to the derailment, with the aim of issuing safety recommendations to prevent a recurrence.
“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.”