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The Kaduna State Government has expressed deep concern over Tuesday’s Abuja–Kaduna train derailment, which sparked panic among passengers and their families.
The incident occurred shortly after the train departed Abuja around 11 a.m. along the popular corridor en route to Kaduna.
In a statement issued in Kaduna, the Commissioner-Designate for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, said Governor Uba Sani swiftly directed the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Ministry of Local Government Affairs to mobilize for immediate evacuation, profiling, and treatment of victims.
He explained that SEMA was tasked with rescuing stranded passengers, providing emergency assistance, and ensuring that those in need of medical attention were promptly attended to.
“The Governor has instructed that all necessary support be extended to passengers to minimize the impact of this unfortunate incident. Injured persons are to receive immediate treatment, while psycho-social and medical support are being provided to affected victims,” Maiyaki said.
The government urged residents to remain calm and go about their normal activities, assuring that the situation was under control.
“Governor Uba Sani sympathizes with the passengers and their families over this regrettable occurrence and reaffirms the government’s commitment to the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors,” the statement added.
The government further noted that investigations were ongoing to ascertain the immediate cause of the derailment, while Kaduna State continues to work closely with federal authorities and security agencies monitoring the situation.
