Governor Uba Sani Commiserates Train Victims, Calls For Calm

By; FUNMI ADERINTO, Kaduna

The Kaduna State Government has expressed deep concerns over the Abuja–Kaduna train incident, which occurred on Tuesday morning, resulting in panic among passengers and their families.

The media reported that the incident involved a passenger train that derailed shortly after departing Abuja around 11 a.m., along the well-known corridor en route to Kaduna.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner Designate, Ministry of Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, on Tuesday in Kaduna.

He said, following the report of the derailment, Governor Uba Sani immediately directed the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and Ministry of Local Government Affairs to mobilize for immediate evacuation, profiliing and treatment of the victims from the scene of the accident.

SEMA was tasked with evacuating stranded passengers, providing emergency assistance, and ensuring that all victims receive prompt medical attention where necessary.

“The Governor has instructed that every necessary support be extended to passengers to minimize the impact of this unfortunate incident. Any injured persons are to be treated with immediate effect, while providing emergency psycho-socio support and medical support are being provided to affected victims,” Maiyaki said.

The Kaduna State Government has also called on residents to remain calm and go about their normal activities, assuring the public that the situation is 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 statement further said that investigations are ongoing to ascertain the immediate cause of the derailment, adding that the state government is closely monitoring the situation in collaboration with relevant federal authorities and security agencies.