The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Monday confirmed an incident involving the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS), saying emergency response teams have been deployed to the scene.
In a statement issued at 5:07 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026, the corporation said relevant authorities were already on ground managing the situation and providing assistance where necessary.
The NRC did not disclose the nature of the incident, its exact location, or whether there were casualties.
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“The Nigerian Railway Corporation confirms that an incident involving the Warri-Itakpe Train Service occurred today,” the statement read, adding that emergency teams and other relevant agencies were responding.
It said the corporation was monitoring developments closely and would issue a detailed update once verified information becomes available.
The NRC urged members of the public to remain calm and rely only on official channels for accurate information.
The statement was signed by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa.