The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, has directed a probe into Thursday’s derailment of some coaches of a scheduled train service between Itakpe, Kogi State and Warri in Delta State.
The Minister assures the general public that the Bola Tinubu government will continue to prioritise the safety and security of every citizen.
He said it is heartwarming to note that the incident, which happened at Ujewhu near Abraka in Delta State at about 7.15pm on Thursday, did not record any fatalities
He also directed the Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC, as the operator, to ensure the safety and welfare of all passengers on board the train.
The operator is also to ensure the evacuation of the distressed coaches from the tracks in order to guarantee the resumption of services as soon as possible.
The Minister further directed NRC to produce a comprehensive report of the incident for his consideration towards avoiding a recurrence.
