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ABUJA–KADUNA TRAIN DERAILMENT: WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, panic gripped passengers traveling on the Abuja–Kaduna railway corridor after a passenger train derailed shortly after leaving Abuja. The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. between Kubwa and Asham, a stretch often referred to as the Idda sub-station corridor. Emergency responders confirmed that six to seven passengers sustained injuries, with conflicting reports over whether one passenger lost their life. Some sources, including the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), confirmed only injuries, while other accounts reported a single fatality involving a passenger caught in the train’s toilet during the derailment. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) quickly led a coordinated rescue effort, with support from the military, police, civil defense, immigration, and other agencies. Injured passengers received first aid before being transferred to nearby hospitals for fur...