Family Narrowly Escapes Boarding the Kaduna-Abuja Train that Derailed, Overturned Passenger's Cabins
- Salihu Tanko Yakasai, known as Dawisu, revealed his children narrowly missed boarding the derailed Kaduna–Abuja train, sparking widespread concern
- His emotional post on X reignited public frustration over long-standing safety complaints surrounding Nigeria’s rail system
- The derailment, which left several cabins overturned, has prompted renewed calls for urgent infrastructure reform and accountability
Political commentator Salihu Tanko Yakasai, popularly known as Dawisu, has voiced deep concern following the derailment of a passenger train on the Kaduna–Abuja rail line, revealing that his children narrowly escaped the incident.
Writing on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on 26 August, Dawisu shared a personal account that has since resonated widely across Nigeria.
Source: Twitter
“Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihirrajiun. My 3 kids and 2 nephews were supposed to be on this train and last minute we decided to send them by road,” he posted.
“There have been complaints about this train, but nothing has been done till it derailed today. May Nigeria not happen to us Ya Rabb!”
His remarks have drawn attention to longstanding concerns over the safety and reliability of Nigeria’s rail infrastructure.
Many users responded with messages of relief and solidarity, while others echoed frustrations over what they described as systemic neglect and repeated warnings that had gone unheeded.
Dawisu’s post, marked by gratitude and alarm, has reignited public discourse around transport safety, with citizens demanding accountability and urgent reforms.
His personal connection to the incident has amplified the emotional weight of the conversation, turning a technical failure into a deeply human story.
Kaduna–Abuja train derailment raises safety questions
The derailment occurred on Tuesday morning as a passenger train was en route from Kaduna to Abuja. Several cabins reportedly overturned, causing panic among passengers and leaving an unconfirmed number injured. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as travellers scrambled to safety.
Authorities have yet to confirm the number of casualties or the cause of the derailment. Investigations are expected to follow, though no official statement had been released at the time of reporting.
The Kaduna–Abuja rail corridor is one of Nigeria’s most vital transport links, often preferred over road travel due to security concerns. However, the latest incident has cast doubt on the reliability of the service, with many calling for immediate safety audits and infrastructure upgrades.
Source: UGC
Panic as Abuja-Kaduna train derails
Legit.ng earlier reported that train carrying hundreds of passengers from Kaduna to Abuja derailed on Tuesday morning, August 26, 2025.
The incident left several carriages overturned and triggering panic among those on board. It was gathered that the incident occurred along the popular corridor shortly after the train departed Abuja around 11 a.m., en route to Kaduna.
As reported by Arise News Media, one passenger described the scene as chaotic, with people scrambling to safety in fear and confusion. The cause of the derailment remains unclear as at the time of filling in this report. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident that caused chaos and stranded several passengers.
Source: Legit.ng
