A passenger train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, leaving several carriages overturned and sending passengers into panic.
The incident, which occurred along the busy corridor shortly after the train departed Abuja around 11 a.m., created a scene of chaos as people scrambled to safety in fear and confusion.
According to reports, military personnel were swiftly deployed to the site to help evacuate stranded passengers and restore calm. However, the cause of the derailment has not yet been determined, and authorities have not issued an official statement on possible injuries or casualties.
Eyewitnesses described the atmosphere as tense, with many passengers rushing out of the overturned carriages, uncertain about what might follow.
As of the time of filing this report, rescue operations were ongoing, while security agencies worked to secure the area.