A passenger train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, sparking panic among passengers and their relatives.
The incident occurred along the Kaduna corridor shortly after the train departed Abuja at around 11 a.m. Witnesses described scenes of confusion, with passengers scrambling to safety as the coaches came to a halt.
It was not immediately clear what caused the derailment, and no official confirmation of injuries or fatalities had been issued at the time of reporting.
Security sources said military personnel were swiftly deployed to the site to assist in evacuating stranded passengers and securing the area.
The management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has yet to issue a formal statement on the incident.
The Abuja–Kaduna rail line has become one of Nigeria’s busiest and most scrutinised transport corridors in recent years, following past security breaches and service disruptions.
More updates to follow
