An Abuja-Kaduna train overturned on Tuesday, forcing passengers traveling from Abuja to Kaduna to scamper for safety over fear of dreaded bandits within the axis.
The incident occurred along the popular corridor shortly after the train departed Abuja around 11:00, en route to Kaduna.
Although, several passengers praised God as there was no loss of lives, they were apprehensive of criminal bandits due to previous incidents.
An eyewitness stated that the derailment happened without warning, triggering confusion as passengers rushed out of the derailed cabins.
Confirming the development, Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, said that a rescue operation is ongoing at the scene of the incident.
He said, “I don’t want to say much for now, but the incident is confirmed and the rescue operation is on as we speak.”
