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Warri-Itakpe train derails

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has declared all passengers of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) safe after the trains derailment.

The NRC Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr Kayode Opeifa, said this in a statement on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Opeifa disclosed that the train derailed at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 1.

Opeifa said the incident involved two out of the seven coaches of the NRC’s WITS in Agbor.

He stated: “Preliminary investigations indicated that the incident may have been caused by suspected track vandalism.

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“We are please to confirm that all passengers on board were safely evacuated to Agbor, and everyone has been fully accounted for. No casualties or injuries were recorded.”

Opeifa noted that the NRC recovery team, supported by security personnel, had been at the site since last night carrying out recovery operations.

He added that these efforts were progressing steadily and are expected to be completed soon.

The NRC boss stated: “We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause our valued passengers and the public.

“Normal operations will resume as soon as it is verified safe to do so.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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