Eyewitnesses said the train, which had departed Abuja earlier in the day, veered off the tracks near Jere, a community along the route. Several coaches were reported to have been affected, forcing terrified passengers to scramble for safety.
Emergency responders, including security agencies and medical teams, were quickly deployed to the scene. While officials have yet to release a confirmed casualty figure, unverified reports suggest that some passengers sustained injuries.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has not issued an official statement on the cause of the incident, though engineers are said to be working to restore the line.
The Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor, considered a vital link between the nation’s capital and the northwest, has witnessed previous disruptions ranging from technical faults to security concerns. Tuesday’s derailment has renewed calls for urgent investment in railway safety and infrastructure.
