Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Coalition, has expressed his “deep” frets over the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment which led to at least “14” sustaining various degrees of injury.
The former Vice President also expressed his sign of relief after learning there were no casualties from the incident.
He, however said, the sad incident means there is the need for urgent action as he demanded for “immediate and thorough investigation” by the NSIB and NRC.
Atiku said, Nigerians need “transparent” updates, as well as, commitment to bolstering protocols of safety for the restoration of public confidence in the rail system.
Via X, Atiku reacted: “I am deeply concerned about the derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna train on Tuesday, which resulted in injuries to at least 14 passengers.
“It is a relief that there were no fatalities, but this incident underscores the urgent need for action. I demand an immediate and thorough investigation by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), @info_NRC.
“We need transparent updates and a commitment to strengthening safety protocols that will restore public confidence in our rail infrastructure system.”
