Passengers stranded as Abuja-Kaduna train derails in Jere

A train moving from Kaduna to Abuja has reportedly derailed at Jere.

Daily Trust reports that the train departed Kaduna around 8:05am and derailed about an hour later.

Three carriages were said to have gone off the tracks.

Security operatives are currently on the scene to watch over the dozens of stranded passengers and offer support.

More to follow…