By Nicholas Ojo
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed one person dead in a fatal train crash incident in Kubwa area of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.
This is coming 10 days after the resumption of operations that was suspended for eight months as a result of terrorists’ attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train.
Quest Times gathered that an Abuja-bound train had crashed into a moving car at Chikakore, in the Kubwa area of Abuja, leading to a breakdown of the train on Thursday morning.
FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, who confirmed the incident noted that Investigation has commenced by the railway division having jurisdiction over the track.
“We are aware of the unfortunate incident of rail/motor fatal accident that happened at the Chikakore axis in the Kubwa area council of the FCT.
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“Upon receipt of the information, police crime scene investigators attached to the Byazin Divisional Police Headquarters drifted swiftly to the scene, took charge of the situation, where the victim was confirmed dead by medical practitioners on the ground.
“Investigation has commenced by the railway division having jurisdiction over the track. Findings and safety tips already existing will soon be reiterated to ensure a non-repeat of such incidents.”