Fact-Check Report: Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment on August 26, 2025
Claim:
Is it true that the Abuja-Kaduna train derailed today?
Verdict:
True
Evidence:
Multiple credible Nigerian news sources, including Punch, Channels TV, Sahara Reporters, and more reported a train derailment along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor on Tuesday morning, August 26, 2025.
The incident occurred shortly after 11 a.m., along the route between Kubwa station and Asham station, about kilometer 49 from Abuja. Several carriages or cabins overturned causing panic among passengers who scrambled to safety in a chaotic scene. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the derailment and ongoing rescue operations in a telephone conversation and official statements.
There has been no official confirmation of casualties; however, emergency rescue and medical teams were promptly mobilized along with security personnel. Military forces were also deployed to aid in evacuation and secure the area due to concerns about safety in the region. The cause of the derailment remains unclear at the time of reporting.
The Abuja-Kaduna rail line is one of Nigeria’s busiest routes and has faced repeated disruptions historically. This derailment has intensified concerns for passenger safety but, according to reports, no fatalities were immediately noted.
Sources:
- Punch – Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails, Passengers Escape
- Channels TV – Panic As Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails
- Sahara Reporters – NRC Confirms Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment
- NigerianEye – Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails, Sparks Panic Among Passengers
- Nairametrics – Kaduna-Bound Train Derails at Asham Along Abuja-Kaduna Corridor
Conclusion:
The claim that the Abuja-Kaduna train derailed today, August 26, 2025, is confirmed true. Numerous reputable news outlets and the Nigerian Railway Corporation officially confirmed the incident, detailing the location, timing, emergency response, and the panic among passengers. While the cause remains under investigation and no casualties have been officially reported, the derailment has been verified as an actual event.
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