Several passengers sustained injuries on Monday after an Abuja–Kaduna train derailed following an incident near Asham.
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the development, noting that no fatalities were recorded.
According to the NRC, the incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. and involved a rear locomotive and a passenger coach.
Preliminary findings indicate that the rear locomotive made contact with the coach behind it due to a coupling issue.
Some passengers sustained injuries and were immediately attended to before being taken to a nearby medical facility for proper treatment.
The injured were later transported back to Idu Train Station.
Emergency response protocols were activated shortly after the incident, while technical teams were deployed to the scene.
The Safety Investigation Bureau is also on site to conduct a detailed investigation in line with established safety procedures.
The train eventually arrived at Idu Station at about 10:39 a.m., approximately 38 minutes behind schedule, after the affected locomotive and coach were removed from the track.
Opeifa assured the public that passenger safety remains a top priority for the corporation, adding that necessary measures are being taken to address the situation and ensure the continued safe operation of train services.