THREE DE-AD, FOUR COACHES AFFECTED AS WARRI-ITAKPE TRAIN DERAILS. (PHOTOS).

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 Three de-ad, four coaches affected as Warri-Itakpe train derails The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the d3ath of three persons following the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe train in Agbor, Delta State. The Corporation added that four coaches left the rail track during the incident which occurred on Monday, June 8, 2026. The Managing Director of NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, said in a statement that the emergency response team and other relevant authorities are currently managing the situation and providing necessary assistance. “The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed a serious train accident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor at Agbor, Delta State,” the statement read. “Rescue and emergency response operations were immediately activated. All passengers on board have now been accounted for. “Sadly, three fatalities have been confirmed at this time. Opeifa, while stating that relevant authorities will continue to assess the full circums...
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BOAT DRIVER WHO CARRIED LATE JNR POPE, OTHER ACTORS NOT CERTIFIED- NSIB. (PHOTO).

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 Boat Driver Who Carried Late Junior Pope, Other Actors Not Certified –NSIB


The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on Friday released preliminary report on the boat accident involving some Nollywood actors which occurred in Anambra, declaring that the boat driver was not certified.


The NSIB disclosed this on Friday while briefing newsmen on the release of four final and preliminary reports by the bureau.


Presented by the Director General, Capt. Alex Badeh Jn were two Aviation incident final reports, one aviation incident preliminary report, and a marine accident preliminary report, along with 20 safety recommendations.


The boat accident occured in Anam River in Anambra State on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.


It was conveying 12 actors and crew members before it crashed resulting in loss of five passengers including popular Nollywood actor, Mr. Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope.


Others who died in the incident were Ms. Abigail Frederick, Mr. Precious Oforum, and Mr. Joseph Anointing.


Engr. Abdullahi Babanya, Director, Transport Investigation, who presented the findings of the preliminary report and others during the briefing, stated that the speed boat capsized and all occupants were flung into the Anam River.


According to him, five passengers were fatally injured and seven were rescued alive.


The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) was not officially notified but got to know about the accident through social media.


Investigators from the Enugu Regional office of NSIB were dispatched to the accident site on 12 April, 2024.


According to NSIB, initial findings were that the boat driver was not certified; The fibre boat was not registered with the National Inland Waterways Authority; The outboard engine fibre boat was carrying 12 passengers and one boat driver.


The director said, “There was only one person on the wooden fishing canoe. This rowdiness in the boat distracted the driver and he was not looking out as required.


“The boat was on high speed and the crossing canoe was moving at a much slower speed.


“The only occupant of the canoe, on sighting the fast approaching boat jumped into the river and escaped...

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