President Bola Tinubu has stated that he awaits a full briefing of the Abuja–Kaduna train which derailed on Tuesday along the Kaduna corridor.
Tinubu stated this on his official X handle while commiserating with the passengers.
He also said that necessary steps were expected to be taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The President said, “Even while in Brazil, I have received reports of today’s (Tuesday’s) Abuja–Kaduna train derailment. I am deeply saddened by this incident. My heartfelt prayers are with the injured, their families, and all passengers who went through this distressing experience.
“I am staying updated on the latest developments and await a full briefing to ensure swift action and support for all affected. The NRC is already addressing the situation and necessary steps are expected to be taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future”.
AFRIPOST reports that the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, has said that he had taken full responsibility for the derailment.
Opeifa also said the ongoing investigation into the incident would not be swept under the carpet.