A passenger train heading from Kaduna to Abuja derailed on Tuesday morning.
The accident happened around 11:00am along the busy Kaduna–Abuja rail corridor.
Witnesses said some coaches fell on their sides, forcing passengers to scramble for safety.
Cause of accident still unknown
Details of the incident remain unclear as of press time, and it has not been confirmed if there were casualties.
Authorities are yet to determine what caused the derailment.
In previous cases, officials have linked train disruptions on the route to vandalism and scavenging activities.
Awaiting official response
As at the time of filing this report, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) had not issued any official statement.
Security agencies were also yet to comment on the incident.
Passengers and residents in the area expressed shock, describing the derailment as a disturbing development.
