Seven Injured as Abuja–Kaduna Train Derails; NEMA Leads Swift Rescue Operation

Seven passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries after a train derailed along the Abuja–Kaduna rail line near the Idda sub-station on Tuesday morning.

No fatalities were recorded in the incident, which occurred at around 11 a.m. local time.

The injured passengers were promptly given first aid at the scene before being transported to a hospital for further medical attention.

In a statement, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), led by its Director General, Zubaida Umar, said it coordinated a swift and effective multi-agency rescue operation.

The Nigerian military, the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Immigration Service, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps also responded rapidly, ensuring the scene was secured and rescue efforts were carried out smoothly.