All passengers onboard derailed Warri-Itakpe Train Service are safe – Opeifa

The Managing Director/CEO of Nigerian Railways Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has informed that all passengers on the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS), which derailed on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 19:30 hours, were in a safe condition as none of them sustained injuries or died.

Opeifa made this known while reacting to the development in a statement he personally signed, pointing out the derailment could have been caused by suspected track vandalism.

According to the NRC boss, “we wish to inform the general public that a train derailment incident occurred yesterday at approximately 19:30 hours, involving two out of the seven coaches of our Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) at Kilometer 212+8m, Agbor.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the incident may have been caused by suspected track vandalism.

“We are pleased 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.

“Our recovery team, supported by security personnel, has been at the site since last night carrying out recovery operations. These efforts are progressing steadily and are expected to be completed soon.

“As a precautionary measure, train services on the corridor have been temporarily suspended today to enable a comprehensive security and safety audit of the track and related infrastructure.

“We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause our valued passengers and the general public. Normal operations will resume as soon as it is verified safe to do so.”