Train Derailment: Kaduna govt calls for calm, assures victims of support

The Kaduna State Government has reassured citizens after Tuesday’s derailment of an Abuja-bound passenger train, of support and immediate medical attention.

The accident renewed concerns about safety on the busy Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor.

Governor Uba Sani , currently in Brazil as part of President Bola Tinubu’s delegation, expressed sympathy to passengers affected by the mishap and directed urgent interventions.

In a statement issued by the Commissioner-designate for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, the governor mandated the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Ministry of Local Government Affairs to swiftly coordinate evacuation and provide medical care to victims.

“The governor has instructed that all necessary support be provided to minimise the impact of this unfortunate incident,” Mr Maiyaki said, noting that psycho-social support services had also been activated to assist traumatised passengers.

Authorities confirmed that several coaches veered off the track shortly after departing Abuja around 11 a.m., throwing many families into panic.

Emergency responders and security operatives were quickly mobilised to the scen
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