President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the derailment of an Abuja-Kaduna trail.
Tinubu assured that the needed steps are being taken to prevent further reoccurrence.
Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC, had confirmed that the Abuja-Kaduna train derailed between Kubwa station and Asham station at about 11.09 on Tuesday.
However, Tinubu said he await a full briefing of the incident.
Posting on X, Tinubu wrote: “Even while in Brazil, I have received reports of today’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.”
